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E127 FDL

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,893 mi
Last recorded3,893 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 FDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 3,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 3,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 3,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 2,438 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 2,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested due to lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 1,265 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 85,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,724 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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E127 FDL is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue 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 E127 FDL, 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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E127 FDL is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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