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E78 OWW

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 OWW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,956 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 54,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 54,535 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,439 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 54,439 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E78 OWW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E78 OWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E78 OWW registered?

E78 OWW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E78 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E78 OWW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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