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E247 GVC

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE247 GVC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 61,560 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake discs front rusty

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear park brake cable worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,554 miles

Minor play in steering rack inner joints

Minor surface corrosion on front brake discs

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,329 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,644 miles

hole on offside seal at front of vehicle (not within 12" of a major component mounting)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole on offside seal at front of vehicle (not within 12" of a major component mounting)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,619 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,100 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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E247 GVC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E247 GVC, 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 E247 GVC registered?

E247 GVC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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