MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
ENGINE OIL LEAK
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED
REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED / REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
small amount of grease leaking from both front driveshaft gaitors
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
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.
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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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