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D910 DBC

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,492 mi
Last recorded63,492 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD910 DBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 63,486 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 63,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,229 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-Slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal start cracking

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,102 miles

Fuel cap seal start cracking

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 63,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal start cracking

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,099 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,709 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,628 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 62,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 61,994 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 288
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 250
fog lamp not working 203
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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D910 DBC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 51,516 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 Advantage fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D910 DBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Advantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Advantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D910 DBC registered?

D910 DBC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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