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D96 LUB

1987 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

14,425 mi
Last recorded14,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 LUB
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 14,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 14,354 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 14,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr-osr brakes noisy on application

Pass 4 Jan 2021 14,253 miles

Rear Lower valance corroded

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 8 Dec 2020 14,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower valance corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 14,130 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Lower valance corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 14,130 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear Lower valance corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 13,842 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 13,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 13,313 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 13,313 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 12,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 12,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 12,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 12,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,908 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body is extensivle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 11,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body is extensivle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,240 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,809 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 10,809 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,469 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 10,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,190 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 10,189 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,947 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracking on outside,but not deeper enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 9,947 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear tyre wall cracking on outside,but not deeper enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,727 miles

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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D96 LUB is a 1987 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 D96 LUB, 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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D96 LUB is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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