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D617 BDL

1987 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,620 mi
Last recorded42,620 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 BDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 42,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,155 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 40,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NOISE IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING. †FRONT BRAKES NOT LOCKING.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 37,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 37,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

low reading on nearside rear brake. excess travel on handbrake

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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D617 BDL is a 1987 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D617 BDL, 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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D617 BDL is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D617 BDL safe to buy?

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