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D499 FDU

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,923 mi
Last recorded6,923 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 FDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 6,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,764 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 4,599 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 3,508 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 3,508 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,215 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 1,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 1,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 691 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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D499 FDU is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Grey 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 D499 FDU, 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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D499 FDU is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 26 March 1987.

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