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E63 ATL

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 ATL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NS sill panel into front wheel arch starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NS sill panel into front wheel arch starting to corrode.

OSF floor pan starting to corrode.

Pass 30 May 2018 60,825 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 60,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor bad repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill bad repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 60,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 59,754 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 59,752 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both emit white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both stop lights emit white light (1.2.1e)

Steering wheel locking device insecure main nut loose (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear recording no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,247 miles

Exhaust mounts perished but still supporting.

Rear subframe shows corrosion not YET to excess.

Vehicle just managed to idle readings show it is running very weak.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E63 ATL is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E63 ATL, 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 E63 ATL registered?

E63 ATL is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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