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D442 FHP

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,494 mi
Last recorded60,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 FHP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 60,491 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 60,454 miles

Offside Front Floor insecure floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 60,032 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 May 2018 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened Corroded to excess (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 59,731 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rearmost mounting of rear subframe (visible in boot) (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearmost subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearmost subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,099 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 56,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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D442 FHP is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D442 FHP, 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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D442 FHP is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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