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D857 HVR

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,762 mi
Last recorded64,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD857 HVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,762 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 64,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,785 miles

front brake discs corroded x2

Fail 30 Sep 2020 57,778 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

front brake discs corroded x2

Pass 25 May 2018 57,386 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 57,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,043 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FOUR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,372 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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D857 HVR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D857 HVR, 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 D857 HVR registered?

D857 HVR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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