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E319 DPG

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE319 DPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,714 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 55,705 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 53,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,701 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,125 miles

O/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 65,974 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,954 miles

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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E319 DPG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E319 DPG, 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 E319 DPG registered?

E319 DPG is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E319 DPG safe to buy?

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