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D93 OOH

1987 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 OOH
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2017 71,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rust hole near seatbelt buckle mount rear seats (5.2.6)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel component fouling hitting wheel arch (9.2.8d)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail underside engine mount loose (6.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,595 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 60,324 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 60,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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D93 OOH is a 1987 Austin Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D93 OOH, 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.

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D93 OOH is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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