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D741 YPV

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests27 (12 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

20,495 mi
Last recorded20,495 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD741 YPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 20,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened floor pan/wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside central sill has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of any structal mounting points

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system loose centre to front join

rear subframe has had some repair panels but ok time of test

upper engine stabilizer mount has play

Fail 12 Apr 2024 20,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch/floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened floor pan/wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside central sill has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of any structal mounting points

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system loose centre to front join

rear subframe has had some repair panels but ok time of test

upper engine stabilizer mount has play

Fail 20 Feb 2024 20,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged touching subframe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged touching subframe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 20,495 miles

Emissions not tested car will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps missing

indictor and wipers switch insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 20,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Belt reel fixing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Belt reel fixing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose chafing Fuel line into boot (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 20,497 miles

Engine has oil dampness

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion rear subframe and floors

Fail 20 Dec 2018 20,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine has oil dampness

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion rear subframe and floors

Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 20,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn

Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,467 miles

Central Exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

Fuel pipe corroded

N/n front tyre has been rubbing on wheel arch and worn tyre close to limit

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner both has moment in frame

O/s front outer sill corroded

O/s n/s front tie bar bushes worn and split

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Subframe front mount corroded

Offside Outer c/v gator starting to split

Fail 21 Dec 2016 19,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

Fuel pipe corroded

N/n front tyre has been rubbing on wheel arch and worn tyre close to limit

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner both has moment in frame

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s front outer sill corroded

O/s n/s front tie bar bushes worn and split

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe front mount corroded

Offside Outer c/v gator starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2015 16,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all front subframe mounts deteriorated

coolant leak from heater control valve

front tie rod bushes deteriorated

n/s wing mirror missing

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2015 16,981 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short in boot (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all front subframe mounts deteriorated

coolant leak from heater control valve

front tie rod bushes deteriorated

n/s wing mirror missing

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,918 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 14,918 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f brake back plate broken

Fail 6 Dec 2013 12,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f brake back plate broken

radiator bottom hose insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2012 8,578 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres rubbing inner wing on lock

Fail 15 Dec 2012 8,574 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres rubbing inner wing on lock

Pass 25 Nov 2011 5,451 miles

clutch hose rubbing on brake pipe

fuel hose to pump starting to split

n/s top swivel has play

Fail 23 Nov 2011 5,451 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

clutch hose rubbing on brake pipe

fuel hose to pump starting to split

n/s top swivel has play

o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearings have play

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all of under side of car coverd in black sealer paint

o/s/ door mirror cracked

weld repairs to floor

Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all of under side of car coverd in black sealer paint

o/s/ door mirror cracked

weld repairs to floor

Pass 22 Dec 2009 3,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Please be advised that much of this car has been restored which has involved much of the under side has had welding attention.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 3,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to boot floor

Both front door steps starting to corrode

N/s/r plastic wheel arch missing

Slight lift in n/s/f suspension swivels

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2006 3,167 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

accident damage to boot floor

both front door steps starting to corrode

n/s/r plastic wheel arch missing

pinhole in rear tailpipe(not excessive leak)

slight lift in n/s/f suspension swivels

various engine oil leaks

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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D741 YPV is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D741 YPV, 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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D741 YPV is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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