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D522 RTT

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD522 RTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,043 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Body corrosion with internal repair

Nearside Rear Body corrosion with internal repair

Offside Front Body corrosion with internal repair

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded but not affecting structural stability of vehicle

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,265 miles

Nearside Front Body corrosion with internal repair

Nearside Rear Body corrosion with internal repair

Offside Front Body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 63,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,479 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 63,452 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing handbrake cable to backplate (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front cut in outer sidewall

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

Fail 31 May 2017 63,401 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres cut on the side wall but not down to the cords

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,232 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,232 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,941 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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D522 RTT is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D522 RTT, 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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D522 RTT is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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