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E568 DGM

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,091 mi
Last recorded4,091 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE568 DGM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 4,091 miles

ns door corroded

various chassis corrosion

Fail 9 May 2015 4,076 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ns door corroded

various chassis corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,643 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 2,643 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,635 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 2,635 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,254 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 2,141 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 2,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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E568 DGM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E568 DGM, 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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E568 DGM is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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