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D890 RFJ

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,455 mi
Last recorded23,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD890 RFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,455 miles

area by master cylinder heavily rusted

n/s sill rusty

o/s sill risty

oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2008 23,455 miles

advance/retard pipe leaking at manifold

both front subframe bushes starting to split

both front trackrod end dust covers split

engine oil leak

n s washer partly blocked

slight perishing front flexi hoses

speedo inop

Pass 22 May 2007 23,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 23,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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D890 RFJ 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 83.3%.

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 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 D890 RFJ, 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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What year was D890 RFJ registered?

D890 RFJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 23 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D890 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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