1986 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · D288 FHM
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 90,459 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D288 FHM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 90,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D288 FHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair (D288 FHM) between March 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
D288 FHM Mileage History
- 03/03/200657,317 mi
- 29/06/202057,317 mi
- 19/03/202157,317 mi
- 31/03/202157,317 mi
- 27/05/202262,419 mi+5,102 mi
- 09/05/202490,459 mi+28,040 mi
Average of roughly 1,823 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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