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D276 RDV

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,790 mi
Last recorded35,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD276 RDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,790 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,061 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,805 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,243 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,243 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,290 miles

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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D276 RDV 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 80%.

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 D276 RDV, 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 D276 RDV registered?

D276 RDV is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D276 RDV safe to buy?

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