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E455 BMV

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,835 mi
Last recorded42,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 BMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,835 miles

Both trackrod end rubber caps and rack gaitors perished but no ingress of dirt etc.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 38,195 miles

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play.

Pass 6 May 2011 27,578 miles

Exhaust only just acceptable on noise level.

Offside rack gaiter is perished.

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

Pass 4 May 2010

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre has perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2010

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has perishing

rear brake pipes have covering of under sil

Fail 12 Apr 2010

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has perishing

offside rear tyre has perishing

rear brake pipes have covering of under sil

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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E455 BMV is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E455 BMV, 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 E455 BMV registered?

E455 BMV is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E455 BMV safe to buy?

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