The road tax status for D985 VFG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D985 VFG?

The MOT for D985 VFG is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 May 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of D985 VFG?

The recorded mileage for D985 VFG is 25,397 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D985 VFG ULEZ compliant?

No, D985 VFG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1986 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.3L Petrol · D985 VFG

D985 VFG

1986 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1986. Recorded mileage 25,397 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
Year / Origin: 1986 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/05/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 25,397 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 25,397 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1986
Engine: 1275cc

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D985 VFG Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
25,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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D985 VFG Mileage History

11/09/200751,141 mi
25/02/201053,295 mi+2,154 mi
19/03/201032,993 mi-20,302 mi
14/04/201214,243 mi-18,750 mi
15/11/201314,617 mi+374 mi
15/11/201314,617 mi
01/11/201419,875 mi+5,258 mi
06/12/201623,523 mi+3,648 mi
14/12/201723,539 mi+16 mi
10/01/201823,539 mi
01/08/201923,953 mi+414 mi
27/01/202125,268 mi+1,315 mi
27/05/202225,390 mi+122 mi
31/05/202225,397 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly -1,749 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

D985 VFG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:35

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair (D985 VFG) between September 2007 and May 2022.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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