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E109 PUG

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 PUG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 May 2023 76,373 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 76,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,817 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E109 PUG 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 100%.

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 E109 PUG, 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 E109 PUG registered?

E109 PUG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E109 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E109 PUG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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