MOT Status
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32,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Back of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Drivers floor corroded
Nearside Rear Radius arm bush has slight play
Offside Front Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Shock damp
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
indicators flashing fast
Centre Rear exhaust bracket split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked
front tyres wearing on edges
play in osf suspension or poss wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?
Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E160 DGU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 E160 DGU, 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 E160 DGU registered?
E160 DGU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 12 October 1987.
Is E160 DGU safe to buy?
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