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E725 YAM

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE725 YAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 70,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 69,479 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,073 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,797 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 68,395 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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E725 YAM is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 45,461 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 E725 YAM, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini Advantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E725 YAM?

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What year was E725 YAM registered?

E725 YAM is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E725 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E725 YAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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