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D380 LWU

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,854 mi
Last recorded35,854 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD380 LWU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,854 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 35,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,132 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 31,527 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,016 miles

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyre both side outer walls multiple cracks

Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyre both side outer walls multiple cracks

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,779 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,046 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,566 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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D380 LWU is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D380 LWU, 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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D380 LWU is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 4 March 1987.

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