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D738 PVX

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,877 mi
Last recorded27,877 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 PVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 27,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 27,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2025 27,549 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 27,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2024 26,923 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2024 26,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 26,652 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 26,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Position lamp not working All lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2022 26,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 26,143 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,108 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 15,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer shoulder

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,374 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,338 miles

Advise rear sub frame rusty/car been standig.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 14,288 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 14,288 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D738 PVX is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D738 PVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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D738 PVX is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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