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E762 VYS

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,780 mi
Last recorded66,780 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE762 VYS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,780 miles

UNDER/BODY/SHOWING/SIGHNS/AGE/WEAR

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,711 miles

VEHICLE/UNDER/BODY/SHOWING/SIGHNS/AGE.WEAR

Pass 5 May 2011 58,203 miles

Corrosion to floor

Corrosion to subframe

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2011 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Corrosion to floor

Corrosion to subframe

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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E762 VYS is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E762 VYS, 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 E762 VYS registered?

E762 VYS is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E762 VYS safe to buy?

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