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E494 FUR

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 FUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 20,000 miles

Battery carrier slightly corroded

Front bumper loose

Nearside front flexible brake hose rubbing slightly

Fail 20 May 2014 20,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery carrier slightly corroded

Front bumper loose

Nearside front flexible brake hose rubbing slightly

Fail 22 May 2013 16,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 16,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,800 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 15,800 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,700 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 5,641 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,430 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 4,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 634 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 634 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front inner CV boots insecure

road wheels sticking out from body - limit 1.5"

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,451 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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E494 FUR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E494 FUR, 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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E494 FUR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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