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D290 YCD

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 YCD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2013

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all rubber bushes perished and cracked

surface corrision allover

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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D290 YCD is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D290 YCD, 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 D290 YCD registered?

D290 YCD is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D290 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D290 YCD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D290 YCD have outstanding finance?

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