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D566 UJC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,248 mi
Last recorded84,248 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD566 UJC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,248 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 84,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 84,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 83,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 83,888 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody all undersealed

Fail 3 May 2019 83,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp and reverse lamp flash inadvertently (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody all undersealed

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2016 83,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 83,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2012 83,224 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 83,195 miles

Front brake discs rusty due to standing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 83,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 82,456 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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D566 UJC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D566 UJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D566 UJC registered?

D566 UJC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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