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E889 BTW

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 BTW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 119,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,194 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 29,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s.c v boot has pin hole in it.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,355 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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E889 BTW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E889 BTW, 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 E889 BTW registered?

E889 BTW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E889 BTW safe to buy?

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