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D635 XGU

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD635 XGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,906 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 69,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,472 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,507 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,507 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake travel

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

Pass 27 May 2008 65,639 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 64,046 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

surface corrosion to both rear sills

surface corrosion to front floor

Fail 25 Apr 2007 63,852 miles

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

c/o leval low

play to steering close to maximum

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,745 miles

excessive corrosion to rear valents

surface corrosion to front floor area and by both rear sills by sub frame mounts

Fail 11 Apr 2006 61,706 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

excessive corrosion to rear valent

rear service brake lazy

slight binding to n/s/r wheel .hand brake quadrant is slightly sticking.

surface corrosion to both rear sills by sub frame mounts.

surface corrosion to front floor area

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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D635 XGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D635 XGU, 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 D635 XGU registered?

D635 XGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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