MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
rear sub frame corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?
Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E288 REP is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E288 REP, 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 E288 REP registered?
E288 REP is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 11 August 1987.
Is E288 REP safe to buy?
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