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D797 ETC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,522 mi
Last recorded39,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 ETC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 38,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 38,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded near rear subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing innerbush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured rear light lense faded (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,174 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,447 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,490 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,043 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,013 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear light lens slightly faded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 31,654 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,415 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rack gaitor

offside steering slight play

outer sills

rear subframe

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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D797 ETC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D797 ETC, 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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D797 ETC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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