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D78 PKK

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,940 mi
Last recorded50,940 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD78 PKK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 50,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 50,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 50,528 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 50,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,340 miles

small play rear radius arms

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,929 miles

small play in o/s top ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,379 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 288
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 250
fog lamp not working 203
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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D78 PKK is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 51,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Advantage fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D78 PKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Advantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Advantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D78 PKK registered?

D78 PKK is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 24 June 1987.

Is D78 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D78 PKK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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