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BOY 130T

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOY 130T
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,928 miles

n/s bonnet hinge inoperative

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 8 Apr 2008 93,928 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

n/s bonnet hinge inoperative

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

o/s front panel insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,014 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 92,014 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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BOY 130T is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BOY 130T, 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 BOY 130T registered?

BOY 130T is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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