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E893 VKD

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 VKD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,949 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,945 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 798,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,193 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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E893 VKD 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 83.3%.

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 E893 VKD, 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 E893 VKD registered?

E893 VKD is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E893 VKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E893 VKD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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