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E564 SOM

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE564 SOM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,687 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All corrosion marked white

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Slightly binding

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,059 miles

PLAY IN N/S/FRONT SUSPENSION TOP ARM INNER PIVOT

PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 15 Sep 2014 52,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLAY IN N/S/FRONT SUSPENSION TOP ARM INNER PIVOT

PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,048 miles

Play in n/s/f top suspention arm inner pivot

Play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in n/s/f top suspention arm inner pivot

Play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,045 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

N/s/f seat belt slow to unreel

Play in n/s/f top suspension arm inner pivot

Play n o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 47,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrossion

straps used to hold up rear of exhaust

Pass 29 May 2008 44,803 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movement in nearside steering rack arm,oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,811 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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E564 SOM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E564 SOM, 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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E564 SOM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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