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D58 ARX

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD58 ARX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,943 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

nearside rear ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,595 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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D58 ARX is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Yellow 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 D58 ARX, 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 D58 ARX registered?

D58 ARX is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D58 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D58 ARX shows 4 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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