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E288 REP

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 REP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2015 44,887 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 44,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,242 miles

Oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 44,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,320 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,715 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 40,713 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,086 miles

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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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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