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D391 NKN

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,455 mi
Last recorded42,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 NKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 42,374 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD JOINT LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 42,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front inner wing deteriorated/separating due to corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake imbalance

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to not working

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres badly cracked on outer sidewalls

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside front inner metal wing damaged/partially lose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats missing ()

Slight rear brake imbalance

Suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2019 42,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres badly cracked on outer sidewalls

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside front inner metal wing damaged/partially lose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats missing ()

Slight rear brake imbalance

Suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,056 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 42,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged CRACKED AND PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged CRACKED AND PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 405,810 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front shock slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2014 38,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 35,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,303 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,303 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,452 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 33,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear subframe going rusty will need changing soon

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,754 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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D391 NKN is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D391 NKN, 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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D391 NKN is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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