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E514 KHG

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 KHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 48,301 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head by bonnet mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear in side pocket (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear in side pocket (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock surport (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 47,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,869 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

wiring insecure engine compartment

Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

wiring insecure engine compartment

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,052 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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E514 KHG is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E514 KHG, 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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E514 KHG is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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