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D172 OCY

1987 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,068 mi
Last recorded51,068 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 OCY
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,068 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 189,542 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 35,268 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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D172 OCY is a 1987 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D172 OCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D172 OCY registered?

D172 OCY is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D172 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D172 OCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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