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D578 ARF

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,696 mi
Last recorded75,696 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 ARF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

excessive welding repairs to vehicle structure,hard to check condition of welding repairs all heavily undersealed

hard to check strength of welding repairs all undersealed

tailgate corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

excessive welding repairs to vehicle structure,hard to check condition of welding repairs all heavily undersealed

tailgate corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 60,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 55,192 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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D578 ARF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D578 ARF, 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 D578 ARF registered?

D578 ARF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D578 ARF safe to buy?

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