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E662 CTF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE662 CTF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,295 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,292 miles

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

some peviuos welding repairs

Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,288 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,099 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,788 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,784 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,026 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,607 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,281 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 78,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,776 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 71,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,768 miles

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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E662 CTF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E662 CTF, 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 E662 CTF registered?

E662 CTF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E662 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E662 CTF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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