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D175 VAO

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 VAO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,809 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perished/split

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive T piece union (single pipe system) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 86,809 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All lamps not working. Electrical wiring found in clutch plunger on bell housing which has been removed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device perished/split

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive T piece union (single pipe system) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch extension slightly insecure

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

Radiator drain off wearing against drive shaft

Rear Fog lamp tell tale not working

Pass 4 May 2021 86,690 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 86,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Apr 2020 86,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,816 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 93,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,702 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 86,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,930 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 78,920 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Park Lane?

Based on 1,626 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 85
fog lamp not working 84
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D175 VAO is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 55,771 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 Park Lane fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D175 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Park Lane typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Park Lane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D175 VAO is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 25 March 1987.

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