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D576 TFJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,847 mi
Last recorded12,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD576 TFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,841 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 12,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,639 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 10,637 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 10,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,442 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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D576 TFJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D576 TFJ, 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 D576 TFJ registered?

D576 TFJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 2 July 1987.

Is D576 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D576 TFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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