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D933 RGP

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,824 mi
Last recorded44,824 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD933 RGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,824 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure chafing rear subframe (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts to rear fouling steering rack (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 38,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 38,135 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,498 miles

oil leak

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

slight exhaust blow front section

slight movement front lower balljoints

Fail 21 May 2009 34,498 miles

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

oil leak

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

slight exhaust blow front section

slight movement front lower balljoints

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,831 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 32,829 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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D933 RGP is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D933 RGP, 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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D933 RGP is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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