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E975 SAH

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,090 mi
Last recorded83,090 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE975 SAH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,090 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,042 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,283 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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E975 SAH is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 45,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E975 SAH, 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 38 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 E975 SAH registered?

E975 SAH is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E975 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E975 SAH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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