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D856 MOH

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,532 mi
Last recorded76,532 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD856 MOH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,532 miles

145/70r12 tyres fitted front. 165/60r12 tyres fitted rear.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,529 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

145/70r12 tyres fitted front. 165/60r12 tyres fitted rear.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,997 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 75,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,219 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,207 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,624 miles

Battery insecure

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,624 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,969 miles

water pump worn

Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

water pump worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,740 miles

slight play in nearside upper balljoint

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,735 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in nearside upper balljoint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 64,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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D856 MOH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D856 MOH, 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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D856 MOH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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