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E356 BFT

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,187 mi
Last recorded80,187 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE356 BFT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 69,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 69,643 miles

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

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

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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E356 BFT is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E356 BFT, 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 E356 BFT registered?

E356 BFT is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E356 BFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E356 BFT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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