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E347 DGX

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE347 DGX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 45,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 45,653 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 45,646 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 45,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 45,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,371 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,287 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 39,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mounting not connected

exhaust fitted with no flexible mountings

nearside rear exhaust mounting not connected

Pass 19 May 2011 36,557 miles

both rear tyres low tread

slight free play in upper steering column

Fail 18 May 2011 36,557 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres low tread

slight free play in upper steering column

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,209 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

sills and floors surface corosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,048 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,135 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 27,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,385 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 26,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,424 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2005 21,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 21,823 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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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E347 DGX is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E347 DGX, 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 E347 DGX registered?

E347 DGX is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E347 DGX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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