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D369 JRU

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD369 JRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 67,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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D369 JRU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D369 JRU, 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 D369 JRU registered?

D369 JRU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D369 JRU safe to buy?

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