1986 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · D957 ABY
1986 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1986. Recorded mileage 56,067 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 998cc
D957 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 56,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D957 ABY Mileage History
- 09/02/202455,080 mi
- 22/02/202455,091 mi+11 mi
- 17/07/202555,651 mi+560 mi
- 24/07/202555,662 mi+11 mi
- 28/07/202656,067 mi+405 mi
Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D957 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair (D957 ABY) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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