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D454 GYY

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,835 mi
Last recorded64,835 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD454 GYY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,403 miles

o/s/r belt not fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r belt not fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,500 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,468 miles

front and rear number plates have honeycomb characters

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,947 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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D454 GYY is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D454 GYY, 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 D454 GYY registered?

D454 GYY is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D454 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D454 GYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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