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E811 UKJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,987 mi
Last recorded42,987 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE811 UKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 42,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion all over

front seats not standard

Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery cable rubing on exhaust

front seats not standard

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,725 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Passanger,seat,missing

Pass 11 Jul 2005 36,128 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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E811 UKJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White 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 E811 UKJ, 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 E811 UKJ registered?

E811 UKJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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