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D807 HJT

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,687 mi
Last recorded44,687 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD807 HJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 44,687 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 44,684 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function loss of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,654 miles

ALL SUS TRUMPETS, POSSIBLE CUT DOWN TO LOWER

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective split and lifts ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mount split, also top tie bar bushes on cyl head badly worn

Offside Rear TRUMPET KNUCKLE CUP WORN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 43,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing in car (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ALL SUS TRUMPETS, POSSIBLE CUT DOWN TO LOWER

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective split and lifts ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mount split, also top tie bar bushes on cyl head badly worn

Offside Rear TRUMPET KNUCKLE CUP WORN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 39,697 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,054 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 37,051 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around o/s front peardrop mounting (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired filler front panel (2.4.A.3)

very little resistance on front shockers

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 35,602 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,939 miles

floors and sills corroded

front ball joint boots poor condition

front brake hoses cracked

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

floors and sills corroded

front ball joint boots poor condition

front brake hoses cracked

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 28,408 miles

General surface corrosion.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Thick underseal around welding patches.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D807 HJT is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D807 HJT, 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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D807 HJT is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 24 February 1987.

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