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E687 LUC

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,576 mi
Last recorded33,576 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE687 LUC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,918 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,397 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

battery in secure

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,397 miles

battery in secure

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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E687 LUC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E687 LUC, 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 E687 LUC registered?

E687 LUC is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E687 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E687 LUC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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