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E331 VGN

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 VGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,119 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,086 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,569 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 74,569 miles

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?

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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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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What year was E331 VGN registered?

E331 VGN is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E331 VGN safe to buy?

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