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E526 VUJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,660 mi
Last recorded47,660 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE526 VUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 46,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 45,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 45,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,668 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,916 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,821 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,543 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 39,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,355 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

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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E526 VUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E526 VUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E526 VUJ registered?

E526 VUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E526 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E526 VUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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