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E660 GLR

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE660 GLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,590 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,569 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,539 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2006 52,534 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front number plate damaged

front subframe has movement

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,529 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

front subframe has a lot of movement

offside front sill to doorstep hole & corroded

oil leak

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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E660 GLR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E660 GLR, 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 E660 GLR registered?

E660 GLR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 21 December 1987.

Is E660 GLR safe to buy?

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