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D796 BLK

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD796 BLK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 89,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 89,576 miles

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

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

offside front track rod end and nearside track rod end boots split

Fail 11 Jun 2007 89,426 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,951 miles

HC level high @ idle speed; 'popping' noted from exhaust.

both track rod ends rubber boots split, perished.

front brake balance on limit!!

nearside front brake effort fluctuating.

oil leak

play in both sides front suspension top & bottom balljoints.

rear flexi-brake hoses perishing.

various areas of corrosion noted.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,948 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine appears to have misfire; CO & HC levels quite high.

flexi-brake hoses perishing.

initially horn not working, then ok.

oil leak

play in nearside front hub.

play in offside front suspension top ball joint area.

slight play noted in steering rack.

various areas corrosion noted.

wiper blades smearing;

Fail 16 Jun 2006 87,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both track rod ends boots split.

engine misfire noted; CO & HC levels quite high (emissions)

exhaust system appears to have a leak near manifold area.

heavy oil deposits noted around engine & gearbox area.

nearside front tyre tread depth low, tyre wearing unevenly & out of shape.

play noted in steering rack (offside).

quite heavy corrosion noted to various areas, i.e. rear subframe & floor etc.

wiper blades smearing.

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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D796 BLK is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D796 BLK, 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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D796 BLK is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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