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E985 WMW

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,876 mi
Last recorded1,876 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 WMW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 1,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 1,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 1,752 miles

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

Oil leak

engine sabilizer mounting corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Aug 2014 1,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

engine sabilizer mounting corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2012 1,080 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 84,184 miles

Battery box slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E985 WMW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E985 WMW, 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 E985 WMW registered?

E985 WMW is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E985 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E985 WMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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