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E108 EHG

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,921 mi
Last recorded6,921 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 EHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 6,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 6,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear drop mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 6,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 6,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 5,501 miles

middle and rear exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 21 Dec 2009 4,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 3,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 3,909 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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E108 EHG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E108 EHG, 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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E108 EHG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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