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D757 GWD

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD757 GWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,559 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 83,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,201 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,840 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,102 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,467 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,467 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,411 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,129 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 68,065 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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D757 GWD is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D757 GWD, 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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D757 GWD is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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