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D720 BBL

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,720 mi
Last recorded29,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 BBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,706 miles

osr wheel slight binding

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr/nsf/osf/ tyres sidewall cracking /deterated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nsf floor corroded not in 30 cm of any structure or susenpion

nsf/osf/nsr/osr/tyres deterating

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,442 miles

corrison on osf inner wheel arch

nsf indicator loose

Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrison on osf inner wheel arch

nsf indicator loose

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf/ floor corroded

nsr outer sill slightly corroded

osf/ wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf floor corroded plate has been welded inside car

osf/nsf tyres sidewall deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,539 miles

corrosion to bulk head

corrosion to floors

corrosion to outer sills

front brake calipers piston s corroding

rear handbrake cabels corroding

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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D720 BBL is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D720 BBL, 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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D720 BBL is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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