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E508 VGF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,447 mi
Last recorded14,447 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE508 VGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,447 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,248 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2020 14,170 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED / REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,087 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 14,086 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 13,794 miles

small amount of grease leaking from both front driveshaft gaitors

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2006 11,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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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E508 VGF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E508 VGF, 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 E508 VGF registered?

E508 VGF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E508 VGF safe to buy?

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