MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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no interior fitted at time of test
slight play n/s/f bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s front tie bar bent.
o/s front wheel arch missing/ wheel exposed.
rear of front subframe bent/ damaged.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?
Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E53 VTT is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E53 VTT, 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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How do I check the history of E53 VTT?
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What year was E53 VTT registered?
E53 VTT is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E53 VTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for E53 VTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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