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E197 TKN

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,812 mi
Last recorded8,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 TKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 8,812 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 8,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 8,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 8,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 8,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 8,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 7,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 7,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 7,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 7,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 6,928 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 2,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 1,956 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 1,929 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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E197 TKN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E197 TKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E197 TKN registered?

E197 TKN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E197 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E197 TKN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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