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D662 STW

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,046 mi
Last recorded48,046 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD662 STW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2024 48,046 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory note at time of test light not working interment suspect switch

Pass 11 Dec 2023 47,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,675 miles

Front brakes had a slight bind

Pass 30 May 2014 47,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 46,989 miles

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s rear radius arm bearing

Fail 24 May 2013 46,968 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s rear radius arm bearing

Pass 29 May 2012 46,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,736 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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D662 STW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D662 STW, 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 D662 STW registered?

D662 STW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D662 STW safe to buy?

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