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E703 XLG

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,055 mi
Last recorded52,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 XLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,055 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,962 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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E703 XLG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E703 XLG, 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 E703 XLG registered?

E703 XLG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E703 XLG safe to buy?

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