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D755 MFF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,155 mi
Last recorded57,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 MFF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2025 57,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2024 57,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 57,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top/and/bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top/and/bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/and/outer/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 56,981 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH FAULTY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 56,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BONNET SAFETY CATCH FAULTY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,946 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,397 miles

Bonnet secondary/safety catch missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear shock absorber dust shield fouling on casing

Fail 29 May 2019 55,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet secondary/safety catch missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear shock absorber dust shield fouling on casing

Pass 22 May 2018 55,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 54,469 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 54,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 53,255 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,621 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 52,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,410 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 27 May 2011 52,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,945 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 51,704 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 51,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 50,904 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 50,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,904 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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D755 MFF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D755 MFF, 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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D755 MFF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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