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E127 OCX

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 OCX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 81,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,108 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 77,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,607 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 70,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2005 65,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 65,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side cv gaitor loose

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 OCX is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E127 OCX, 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 E127 OCX registered?

E127 OCX is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 5 December 1987.

Is E127 OCX safe to buy?

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