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D150 SLG

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD150 SLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S sill starting to rust

O/S/F sill rusty but not in 30cm of any thing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,306 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S sill starting to rust

O/S/F sill rusty but not in 30cm of any thing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,869 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,386 miles

O/S/Front sill has slight corrosion

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/Front sill has slight corrosion

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 48,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 45,846 miles

ENGINE EARTH STRAP DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,675 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 42,549 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

petrol cap sharp

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,305 miles

slight wear on n/s o/s front subframe mount †small split in middle exhaust mount †surface rust on o/s outer sill †fan belt worn †small hole in n/s o/s outer front part of sill

Fail 25 Jan 2006 34,305 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

slight wear on n/s o/s front subframe mount †small split in middle exhaust mount †surface rust on o/s outer sill †fan belt worn †small hole in n/s o/s outer front part of sill

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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D150 SLG is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D150 SLG, 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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D150 SLG is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 16 February 1987.

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