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E404 COO

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 COO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dashboard not lighting up

Pass 20 Sep 2018 8,379 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 8,325 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 7,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

main beam warning light not working

n/s & o/s front floor as slight corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2012 6,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam warning light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

n/s & o/s front floor as slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,018 miles

n/s/f upper and lower ball joint gaiters split will fail next year with new rules

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f upper ball joints

track rod end gaiters split will fail next year with new rules

Fail 1 Apr 2011 5,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/f upper and lower ball joint gaiters split will fail next year with new rules

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f upper ball joints

track rod end gaiters split will fail next year with new rules

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,810 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 2,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 2,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 99,981 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in os rack end

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,981 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in os rack end

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,018 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 95,094 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E404 COO is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E404 COO, 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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E404 COO is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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