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E833 DVJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,179 mi
Last recorded6,179 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE833 DVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 6,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 42,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper

washers

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,396 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 88,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,999 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,724 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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E833 DVJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E833 DVJ, 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 E833 DVJ registered?

E833 DVJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E833 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E833 DVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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