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E451 RWU

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 RWU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,036 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,036 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 89,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E451 RWU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E451 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E451 RWU?

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What year was E451 RWU registered?

E451 RWU is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E451 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 RWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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