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E624 LJT

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,004 mi
Last recorded84,004 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE624 LJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,004 miles

all Brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,536 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,960 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,449 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,866 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 53,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 53,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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E624 LJT is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E624 LJT, 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 E624 LJT registered?

E624 LJT is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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