CarVerify

Free Car Check

D862 JMF

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,453 mi
Last recorded43,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD862 JMF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,730 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 42,730 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,867 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 41,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 40,876 miles

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

rear tyres perished sidewalls.

Pass 25 May 2010 38,556 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 37,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,879 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,088 miles

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
Full Austin Mini Mayfair reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D862 JMF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D862 JMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D862 JMF?

You can check the full history of D862 JMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D862 JMF registered?

D862 JMF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D862 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D862 JMF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D862 JMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D862 JMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.