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E822 NMF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE822 NMF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

alloy road wheels, and non-std exhaust system fitted

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, recommend renew clip

underside of vehicle coated in sealer/wax oil

Fail 17 Aug 2022 55,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

alloy road wheels, and non-std exhaust system fitted

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, recommend renew clip

underside of vehicle coated in sealer/wax oil

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,968 miles

advise n/s/f outer drive shaft boot, securing clip, recommend attention

alloy road wheels, and large bore exhaust system fitted,

clutch fluid level low

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alloy road wheels, and large bore exhaust system fitted

steering wheel, out of align with front road wheels

underside of vehicle coated in thick under seal

Fail 20 Jul 2020 54,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alloy road wheels, and large bore exhaust system fitted,

steering wheel out of align with front road wheels

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alloy wheels and large bore exhaust fitted

indicator switch, slightly worn

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sill end,, corroded,,, recommend attention

underside of vehicle undersealed..

Fail 23 Jul 2019 53,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cracked, o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alloy wheels and large bore exhaust fitted

indicator switch, slightly worn

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sill end,, corroded,,, recommend attention

underside of vehicle undersealed..

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 52,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion; exhaust front pipe, front lower arms, track rod ends & arms, rear subframe

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,925 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion; exhaust front pipe, front lower arms, track rod ends & arms, rear subframe

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 51,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,837 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,572 miles

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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E822 NMF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E822 NMF, 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 E822 NMF registered?

E822 NMF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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