1986 Austin MINI Mayfair Auto 1.0L Petrol · D438 CRE
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 51,837 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D438 CRE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 51,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D438 CRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto (D438 CRE) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
D438 CRE Mileage History
- 10/06/202651,836 mi
- 10/06/202651,837 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,931 miles per year across 2 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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