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D537 HKR

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

1,829 mi
Last recorded1,829 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 HKR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 1,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 1,759 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 1,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 1,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,151 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 93,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,966 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished and splitting.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,520 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,520 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R exhaust rubber cotton mount perished.

Oil leak

petrol cap rubber sealing ring slightly perished at ends.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R exhaust rubber cotton mount perished.

Oil leak

petrol cap rubber sealing ring slightly perished at ends.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,969 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 79,942 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 77,802 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 77,801 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D537 HKR is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D537 HKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D537 HKR is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D537 HKR safe to buy?

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