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D459 FBD

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 FBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 55,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,887 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head to crossmember (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember at master cylinder mounting (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel nr rear subframe rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel nr rear subframe rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,731 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head crossmember (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 82,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor panel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head crossmember (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,995 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,111 miles

Oil leak

O/S/F inner drive shaft boot holed

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 66,335 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D459 FBD is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D459 FBD, 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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D459 FBD is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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