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D231 VEY

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

18,708 mi
Last recorded18,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 VEY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,708 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bump stop split

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

play in steering column lower bush

Fail 9 Jun 2023 18,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bump stop split

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

play in steering column lower bush

Fail 16 Aug 2019 18,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2015 18,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 18,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,230 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 18,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,424 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,299 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 15,299 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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D231 VEY is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 D231 VEY, 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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D231 VEY is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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