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E62 GFR

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,709 mi
Last recorded45,709 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE62 GFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,709 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 45,709 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,051 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,051 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,582 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f subframe mount slightly perished

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f subframe mount slightly perished

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,913 miles

engine top mount broken

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 35,913 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine top mount broken

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 266,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 266,860 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 62,126 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight binding at all brakes (vehicle has been standing for a long period) †emissions showing high HC

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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E62 GFR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E62 GFR, 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 E62 GFR registered?

E62 GFR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 24 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E62 GFR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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