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D789 PWE

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,488 mi
Last recorded29,488 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 PWE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 29,488 miles

Front exhaust blowing

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 2 May 2023 29,486 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust blowing

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 6 May 2022 29,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 29,456 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,369 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,362 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 25,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,963 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 24,963 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear brake cylinders leaking fluid

Fail 17 Mar 2006 24,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,552 miles

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

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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D789 PWE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D789 PWE, 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 D789 PWE registered?

D789 PWE is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 November 1986.

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