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E248 BMY

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,240 mi
Last recorded71,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 BMY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 71,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,414 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 63,211 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,212 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,988 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 52,988 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E248 BMY is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E248 BMY, 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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E248 BMY is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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