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E40 YVO

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 YVO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,472 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,211 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,124 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,169 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,307 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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E40 YVO is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E40 YVO, 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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What year was E40 YVO registered?

E40 YVO is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E40 YVO safe to buy?

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