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D489 PRH

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,706 mi
Last recorded6,706 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD489 PRH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 6,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 5,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 5,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 4,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 3,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake fluid leaking unknown location not dripping but lifting paint

Pass 25 May 2018 887 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 91,322 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 91,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 2,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,034 miles

battery trat starting to corroed.

both rear tyres close to wear bands.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,575 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 99,049 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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D489 PRH is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D489 PRH, 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 D489 PRH registered?

D489 PRH is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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