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E935 FHG

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE935 FHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,291 miles

front bumper poor/loose

hazard lights erratic operation

nearside front steering rack gaiter poor

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,901 miles

hazard lights erratic operation

nearside front engine mount bush broken

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

hazard warning lamps erratic

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,960 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2007 1,989 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,118 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2006 63,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E935 FHG 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 71.4%.

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 E935 FHG, 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 E935 FHG registered?

E935 FHG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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