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E673 VBW

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,544 mi
Last recorded37,544 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE673 VBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,494 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 37,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 37,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,198 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,198 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,967 miles

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

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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E673 VBW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E673 VBW, 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 E673 VBW registered?

E673 VBW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 8 August 1987.

Is E673 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E673 VBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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