MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
some corrosion+holes on front wheel arches none prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
some corrosion+holes on front wheel arches none prescribed area
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s & n/s sill closures slight corrosion
o/s/f sill step has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s &n/s/f sill closures corroded
o/s/f sill step has slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?
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E331 VGN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E331 VGN, 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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E331 VGN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 14 August 1987.
Is E331 VGN safe to buy?
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