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E665 WGC

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,844 mi
Last recorded18,844 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 WGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,676 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 18,676 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced very low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 18,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 18,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,723 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 17,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,647 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,625 miles

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

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

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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E665 WGC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E665 WGC, 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 E665 WGC registered?

E665 WGC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E665 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E665 WGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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