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D878 AEH

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,577 mi
Last recorded58,577 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 AEH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,577 miles

Hand brake cables corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,577 miles

Hand brake cables corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2020 58,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,534 miles

offside front wheel bearing has play.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,534 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has play.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,724 miles

heavely undersealed

water leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,721 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

heavely undersealed

water leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,118 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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D878 AEH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D878 AEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D878 AEH registered?

D878 AEH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D878 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D878 AEH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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