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D909 GHM

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,962 mi
Last recorded2,962 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 GHM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 2,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 2,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 2,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 2,753 miles

Front Front wipers slightly smearing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 2,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,791 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf headlamp lens appears slightly loose in bezel

rear seat back cushion cover is loose

Fail 10 Jan 2014 28,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf headlamp lens appears slightly loose in bezel

rear seat back cushion cover is loose

Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 18,095 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 15,211 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 6,230 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D909 GHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D909 GHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was D909 GHM registered?

D909 GHM is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 23 October 1986.

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