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D772 OVW

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD772 OVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 80,128 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 79,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,017 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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D772 OVW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D772 OVW, 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 D772 OVW registered?

D772 OVW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 September 1986.

Is D772 OVW safe to buy?

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