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D733 PUR

1987 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 PUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,063 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 89,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,715 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 82,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,769 miles

both inner sills have been welded varios body panels hav e been repaired

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame corrosion and repairs visable

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,051 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in n/s/rear luggage compartment/inner sill appears to have been repaired.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,051 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in o/s/rear luggage pocket (inner sill) appears to have been repaired from inside outer sill.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,814 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,518 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 54,411 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,431 miles

(5) Nearside front floor corroded close to limit.

(6) Exhaust blowing slightly from manifold area.

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked slightly.

(6) Offside steering rack gater cracked.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

(5) Nearside front floor corroded close to limit.

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked slightly.

(6) Offside steering rack gater cracked.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,504 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 35,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D733 PUR is a 1987 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D733 PUR, 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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D733 PUR is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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