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E25 GWR

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,683 mi
Last recorded37,683 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 GWR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,542 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,741 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,750 miles

advise - o/s/f inner cv boot split - washer bottle insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2006 66,595 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E25 GWR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E25 GWR, 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 E25 GWR registered?

E25 GWR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E25 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 GWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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