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E405 HRF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 HRF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,334 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,024 miles

Horn not working properly Operation intermitent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 54,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly Operation intermitent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

near side and off side front wheel bearings slight wear

Fail 29 Aug 2019 53,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear front of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

near side and off side front wheel bearings slight wear

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,812 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,949 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,250 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering wheel locking device insecure n/s/f bottom ball joint loose (2.1.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f wheel bearing excassive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,653 miles

near side front tyre cracking on inside side wall

off side check strap missing on drivers door

off side rear tyre cracking on inside side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2014 46,652 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch pipe rubbing on brake pipe under bonnet

hand brake cable clevis pins up side down in levers needs refitting

near side front tyre cracking on inside side wall

off side check strap missing on drivers door

off side rear tyre cracking on inside side wall

petrol smell in boot can not see any leaks

rubber gromet in boot needs refitting main battery wire rubbing on floor

Fail 18 Dec 2006 45,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,589 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E405 HRF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E405 HRF, 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 E405 HRF registered?

E405 HRF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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