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E850 AUR

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,801 mi
Last recorded41,801 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 AUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play in wheel bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 41,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 41,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber mount splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 41,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside has corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 40,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor gromit missing

Fail 1 May 2013 40,662 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor gromit missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 403,194 miles

front o/s floor coreded but not prescribed area

hazard flash close to 120 per min

indicators flash close to 120 per min

many suspension cover boots split

n/s front hub/suspension has some play

o/s sill coreded but not prescribed area

rear boot floor coreded but not prescribed area

rear number plate fading

surface corrosion to much of underside

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery in secure

hazard warning fast close to the max 120 flash per min

n/s front subframe mounting rubber in poor condition

o/s park brake quadrent requires lurication

o/s wiper set so as to leve screen at edge

park brake action long and n/s adjustment suspect

some play n/s front hub

Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,317 miles

battery in secure

hazard warning fast close to the max 120 flash per min

n/s front subframe mounting rubber in poor condition

o/s park brake quadrent requires lurication

o/s wiper set so as to leve screen at edge

park brake action long and n/s adjustment suspect

some play n/s front hub

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,276 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 37,276 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

temporary exhaust repair to rear box. †slight play in n/s/f hub. †n/s washer jet poor.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,116 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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E850 AUR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E850 AUR, 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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E850 AUR is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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