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D886 SGO

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD886 SGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,961 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 49,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 49,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,947 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2020 49,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,936 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,837 miles

Slight corrosion on sills / floor pan

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,837 miles

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

Slight corrosion on sills / floor pan

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 49,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SERVICE BRAKE performance 50%

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R (2.7.3)

floor to sills corroded both N/S & O/S

Pass 18 May 2015 49,213 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 49,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2012 46,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,310 miles

O/S/F Tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

Rear fuel pipe rusty

Rear shock absorbers damp

Slight noise from O/S/F Wheel bearing

Slight play in rear shock absorbers

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,011 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,474 miles

Oil leak

offside front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,163 miles

oil leak

rust around vehicle body and suspension system

Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,151 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

damage to outer sidewalls in offside front and rear tyres

oil leak

rust allover both outer sills and other parts of vehicle body and suspension system

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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D886 SGO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 D886 SGO, 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 39 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 D886 SGO registered?

D886 SGO is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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