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E474 TVP

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,544 mi
Last recorded15,544 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 TVP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 15,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 15,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 14,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 14,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder area (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,816 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 14,810 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,694 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 14,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure mounting crack (3.1.4b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 14,674 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2015 14,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,611 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE HAS BEEN CHAFFING ON BODY WORK BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE DOING SO NOW - TYRE STILL IN GOOD ENOUGH CONDITION TO MEET MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,407 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 14,260 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 25 May 2012 14,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,093 miles

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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E474 TVP is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 45,461 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 E474 TVP, 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 38 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 E474 TVP registered?

E474 TVP is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E474 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E474 TVP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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