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32,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
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E45 BRS is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 E45 BRS, 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 E45 BRS registered?
E45 BRS is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 10 September 1987.
Is E45 BRS safe to buy?
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