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D450 RMB

1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly48,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 RMB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,648 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/f, inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s/f ,floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s/r & n/s/r , upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery carrier (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,960 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Flashing approximately 132 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber washer slightly perished

Nearside front knuckle joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front knuckle joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen washer jet missing screen completely

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair ***Borderline pass/fail***

Rear brakes efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ***Borderline pass/fail***

Fail 25 Oct 2018 43,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Flashing approximately 132 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber washer slightly perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front knuckle joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear position lamp slightly affected when the indicator is being operated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front knuckle joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen washer jet missing screen completely

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair ***Borderline pass/fail***

Rear brakes efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ***Borderline pass/fail***

Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,667 miles

Nearside Rear light cuts in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,215 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

offside steering rack twisted

Pass 7 Sep 2014 31,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,366 miles

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

rear brake effort could possibly be better o/s and n/s

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D450 RMB is a 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,010 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 Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D450 RMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Piccadilly typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Piccadilly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D450 RMB is a 1987 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 10 February 1987.

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