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E795 SRH

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,614 mi
Last recorded49,614 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 SRH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,614 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,219 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,026 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 47,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,248 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 44,230 miles

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

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,760 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 41,092 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover missing

Fail 11 Jul 2007 40,946 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover missing

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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E795 SRH is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E795 SRH, 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 E795 SRH registered?

E795 SRH is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 12 September 1987.

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