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D665 WHD

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,637 mi
Last recorded36,637 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD665 WHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 34,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,994 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,803 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 33,803 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe onto carburettor (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 33,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,090 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,781 miles

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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D665 WHD 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 73.7%.

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 D665 WHD, 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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D665 WHD is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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