1986 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · D648 DWP
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 63,497 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D648 DWP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 63,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D648 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair (D648 DWP) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
D648 DWP Mileage History
- 11/06/202262,958 mi
- 18/06/202262,961 mi+3 mi
- 24/06/202363,441 mi+480 mi
- 04/07/202663,497 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 133 miles per year across 4 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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