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E738 MMS

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,392 mi
Last recorded72,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 MMS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 72,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

wiper switch very stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 71,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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E738 MMS is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E738 MMS, 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 E738 MMS registered?

E738 MMS is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 31 August 1987.

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