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D957 TDM

1987 Austin Mini Park Lane

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,188 mi
Last recorded54,188 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane55,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD957 TDM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Park Lane
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 53,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 2,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,574 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2009 85,457 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,838 miles

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

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

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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D957 TDM is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D957 TDM, 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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What year was D957 TDM registered?

D957 TDM is a 1987 Austin Mini Park Lane, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D957 TDM safe to buy?

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