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D95 EFA

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD95 EFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,364 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to door step,outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front inner sill corroded,outside prescribed areas

n/s front and both o/s tyre treads worn low

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner sill(in side pocket) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front corrosion to door step,outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front inner sill corroded,outside prescribed areas

n/s front and both o/s tyre treads worn low

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,742 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to n/s front floor

slight corrosion to o/s middle floor/sill

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs covered in underseal

r/o/s hyd/suspension arm pivot mount excessively worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet insecure

extensive welding repairs covered in underseal

r/o/s hyd/suspension arm pivot mount excessively worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs covered with underseal

o/s/rear shock absorber inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,717 miles

exhaust centre mounting cracked/ splitting

Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,701 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust centre mounting cracked/ splitting

front number plate fixed high, possabilaty of being misread

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,514 miles

nsf sill has slight corrosion

nsr inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,246 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 35,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 35,232 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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D95 EFA is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D95 EFA, 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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D95 EFA is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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