MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak
advise condition of rear subframe
advise corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
advise condition of rear subframe
advise corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
emissions getting into vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear underbody wheel arch panel slight corrosion
play in steering column lower bush
slight oil leak from engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear underbody wheel arch panel slight corrosion
play in steering column lower bush
slight oil leak from engine
vehicle slightly leans to offside
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in o.s steering rack arm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in o.s steering rack arm
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?
Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D165 DBP is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D165 DBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D165 DBP is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 September 1986.
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