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E712 VVM

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,524 mi
Last recorded97,524 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE712 VVM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,524 miles

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Fail 15 Dec 2007 97,522 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

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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E712 VVM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E712 VVM, 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 E712 VVM registered?

E712 VVM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E712 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E712 VVM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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