MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
some brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
some brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?
Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E746 JOW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E746 JOW, 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 E746 JOW registered?
E746 JOW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 9 September 1987.
Is E746 JOW safe to buy?
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