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D192 AFV

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,958 mi
Last recorded24,958 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD192 AFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,958 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,943 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,930 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,449 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 24,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 24,123 miles

Offside Front tie bar bush getting worn

Offside some play track rod end

Fail 16 Mar 2016 24,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tie bar bush getting worn

Offside some play track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,849 miles

o/s front tie bar bush getting worn

o/s rear shock absorber weeping

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,597 miles

Front brake pad thickness close to 1.5mm legal limit.

Off side front tie bar bush getting worn.

Off side rear shock absorber weaping.

Steering rack boots getting perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,270 miles

rear subframe getting corroded

right rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,947 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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D192 AFV 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D192 AFV, 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 D192 AFV registered?

D192 AFV is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D192 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D192 AFV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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