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E604 SOM

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE604 SOM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,469 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2015 79,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,896 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,895 miles

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

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

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

no engine earth lead

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 2 May 2008 51,766 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 51,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,468 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 60,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 60,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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E604 SOM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E604 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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What year was E604 SOM registered?

E604 SOM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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