1987 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · D222 RHG
1987 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1987. Recorded mileage 5,309 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 998cc
D222 RHG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 5,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D222 RHG Mileage History
- 02/06/200587,381 mi
- 23/06/200587,385 mi+4 mi
- 20/06/200694,633 mi+7,248 mi
- 30/06/200694,645 mi+12 mi
- 30/06/200694,645 mi
- 08/08/200796,124 mi+1,479 mi
- 10/09/200796,130 mi+6 mi
- 21/06/20123 mi-96,127 mi
- 21/06/20123 mi
- 10/05/201670 mi+67 mi
- 18/05/201672 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2017659 mi+587 mi
- 14/05/20181,066 mi+407 mi
- 17/05/20181,077 mi+11 mi
- 30/04/20191,899 mi+822 mi
- 24/03/20213,073 mi+1,174 mi
- 30/03/20223,245 mi+172 mi
- 14/06/20234,064 mi+819 mi
- 24/05/20244,988 mi+924 mi
- 26/08/20265,309 mi+321 mi
Average of roughly -3,866 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D222 RHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini (D222 RHG) between June 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Securing nut is loose allowing movement. (2.4.G”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bush nut is loose. (2.7.2b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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