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D648 LFX

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,627 mi
Last recorded39,627 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD648 LFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 39,994 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,390 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice o/s rear road wheel sitting close to rear sub frame

advice slight wear in o/s rear radus arm bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,117 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 37,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advice rear floor corroded and holed insise boot

advice small cut in n/s steering rack boot

advice wear in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,680 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,680 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advice corrosion on front and rear subframes

advice corrosion on underside of car

advice n/s and o/s front suspension bump stop rubbers worn

advice o/s front sub frame mtg nuts slack

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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D648 LFX is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D648 LFX, 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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D648 LFX is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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