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D295 SEV

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,128 mi
Last recorded42,128 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD295 SEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 54,972 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,970 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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D295 SEV is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 D295 SEV, 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 D295 SEV registered?

D295 SEV is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 26 June 1987.

Is D295 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D295 SEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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