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D162 CGV

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,246 mi
Last recorded6,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 CGV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 4,257 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 4,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 97,659 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 86,642 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 86,404 miles

corrosion to both floors at front

Pass 22 Sep 2005 82,545 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 82,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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D162 CGV is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D162 CGV, 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 D162 CGV registered?

D162 CGV is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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