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D231 HPX

1987 Austin Mini Moke

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Moke35,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 HPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 58,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,271 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,261 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 51,260 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,176 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2014 48,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,270 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 47,270 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Moke?

Based on 1,496 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
148
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Stop lamp not working 40
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
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D231 HPX is a 1987 Austin Mini Moke in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 35,010 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 Moke fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D231 HPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D231 HPX registered?

D231 HPX is a 1987 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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