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E534 ELO

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,879 mi
Last recorded60,879 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE534 ELO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,879 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 22 Nov 2024 58,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,098 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower valance rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,275 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 55,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 52,127 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,093 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,540 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,540 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,940 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,377 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,519 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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E534 ELO is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E534 ELO, 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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E534 ELO is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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