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F204 GYJ

1988 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Advantage45,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 GYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 92,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 92,920 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension joints grease showing around rubber boots but no signes of splits

oil leak

under body is wax oiled and difficult to inspect

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,743 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 92,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 91,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 89,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 89,443 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 86,898 miles

nearside and offside rear radius arms slight wear in bushes

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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F204 GYJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F204 GYJ, 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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F204 GYJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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