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E201 VMB

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 VMB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,924 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,183 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,048 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 55,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,335 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,335 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 80,351 miles

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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E201 VMB is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E201 VMB, 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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E201 VMB is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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