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E756 EPJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,909 mi
Last recorded42,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 EPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,867 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 42,867 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 42,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,856 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 42,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with blue pen (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been painted white

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 42,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,812 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,782 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,781 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear foot brakes (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,747 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,667 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,532 miles

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)

front suspension getting close to bump stops

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,188 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,747 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,500 miles

corrosion starting in near side front outer sill

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,382 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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E756 EPJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E756 EPJ, 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 E756 EPJ registered?

E756 EPJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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