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E571 AHJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,942 mi
Last recorded69,942 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE571 AHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,308 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 68,334 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 68,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working all fronts and rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,153 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,028 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 2,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 2,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 2,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 2,250 miles

advise check of offside rear brake reading low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 2,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 2,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at offside front inner drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,250 miles

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

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

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

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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E571 AHJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E571 AHJ, 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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E571 AHJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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