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D222 RHG

1987 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

4,988 mi
Last recorded4,988 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 RHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 4,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 4,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 3,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 3,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 1,899 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 1,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 1,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Securing nut is loose allowing movement. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bush nut is loose. (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 659 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 72 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 70 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on rear sub frame

Pass 21 Jun 2012 3 miles

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on rear sub frame

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,130 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering stiff

Fail 8 Aug 2007 96,124 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 94,645 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 94,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

SLIGHT LIFT ON STEERING COLUMN

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 94,633 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

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

ENGINE STEADY BUSH WORN

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

SCREEN STICKER VERY CLOSE TO ENCROUCHING WIPER SWEEP

Pass 23 Jun 2005 87,385 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2005 87,381 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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D222 RHG is a 1987 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D222 RHG, 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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D222 RHG is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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