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E251 UKD

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,309 mi
Last recorded42,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 UKD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2022 42,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire heavy fuel leak under bonnet at carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 42,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected alternator insurcure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,105 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,946 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,935 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,860 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,284 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,159 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,159 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery cable burnt on exhaust

rear subframe corroded

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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E251 UKD is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Orange 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 E251 UKD, 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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E251 UKD is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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