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E264 HAD

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE264 HAD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 84,615 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,001 miles

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

exhaust blow front

steering rack has play

Fail 23 Apr 2021 84,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust blow front

steering rack has play

Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,135 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2019 83,135 miles

slight wear in steering rack

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,679 miles

wear in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,629 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe

both front and o/s/r tyres 2mm on edges

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f bottom inner wings

movement in o/s/f front sub frame mounting

movement top column bush

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

oil leak

play in n/s steering rack joint

smoke emission

Fail 6 Jul 2016 79,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by mounting (5.2.6)

blow on exhaust front pipe

both front and o/s/r tyres 2mm on edges

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f bottom inner wings

movement in o/s/f front sub frame mounting

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

oil leak

play in n/s steering rack joint

smoke emission

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,060 miles

corrosion on sill's

n/s/r tyre only just legel 1.6mm BORDERLINE

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on wear indicator

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

wear n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2014 76,432 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

off side front and near side front tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in top column bush

slight play in steering rack

slight play near side front top ball joint

Pass 15 May 2013 71,328 miles

exhaust fouling on drive shaft

oil leak on engine

wear in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 16 May 2012 68,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,759 miles

o/s driveshaft fouling on exhaust

wear n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 14 May 2010 58,696 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 58,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,338 miles

o/s outer c.v boot

o/s/f tyre wear

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 44,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,203 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,750 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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E264 HAD is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 E264 HAD, 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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E264 HAD is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E264 HAD safe to buy?

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