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D613 SWM

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD613 SWM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 83,996 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 83,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,894 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,872 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper and lower ball joint covers different from original type

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,116 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,158 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,351 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2009 61,912 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 61,912 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 52,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,246 miles

corrosion on both side upper sill steps not within prescribed area.advise repair.

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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D613 SWM is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D613 SWM, 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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D613 SWM is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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