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D827 RVU

1987 Austin Mini

Pink Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,837 mi
Last recorded11,837 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD827 RVU
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,837 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 11,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

dody flexes when steering rocked subframe mounts gone soft front and rear

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in steering column to rack

Pass 6 Mar 2006 11,692 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 11,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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D827 RVU is a 1987 Austin Mini in Pink with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D827 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D827 RVU registered?

D827 RVU is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D827 RVU safe to buy?

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