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D819 DKV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,207 mi
Last recorded38,207 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD819 DKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 36,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor pan/inner arch has corrosion

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

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

Offside Front floor pan/inner arch has corrosion

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 35,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 35,031 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn (sound slightly poor)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 31,249 miles

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

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

o/s n/s radius arms slight play

rear subframe bushes slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2011 31,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s n/s radius arms slight play

rear subframe bushes slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,883 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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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D819 DKV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D819 DKV, 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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D819 DKV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 November 1986.

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