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D920 LVR

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,804 mi
Last recorded95,804 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD920 LVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,804 miles

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

Rear valance corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,865 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,410 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 91,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,990 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 57,593 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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D920 LVR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D920 LVR, 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 D920 LVR registered?

D920 LVR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D920 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D920 LVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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