MOT Status
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54,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coolant leak ()
Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?
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E138 RTH is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E138 RTH, 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 E138 RTH registered?
E138 RTH is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E138 RTH safe to buy?
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