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D232 WJR

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,761 mi
Last recorded39,761 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 WJR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,761 miles

Floor corroded

Near side rear tyre is wearing thin on outside edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,119 miles

Near side mirror required

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 39,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,012 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 35,454 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats not fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Substantial welding carried out prior to mot test.

Fail 8 May 2012 35,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing.

Rear seats not fitted.

Substantial welding carried out prior to mot test.

Pass 19 May 2011 30,877 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 30,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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D232 WJR is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D232 WJR, 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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D232 WJR is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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