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E311 ANO

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 ANO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 88,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 86,452 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,875 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 67,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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E311 ANO is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E311 ANO, 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 E311 ANO registered?

E311 ANO is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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