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E99 ROJ

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,616 mi
Last recorded52,616 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 ROJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 49,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 49,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 47,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 47,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 47,101 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface cuts to o/s/r tyre..

unevern wear on front tyres..

Fail 17 Apr 2008 46,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface cuts to o/s/r tyre..

unevern wear on front tyres..

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,058 miles

n/s/rear brake effort slightly low.

n/s/rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,635 miles

nearside rear foot brake efficiency lower than offside rear!!!

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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E99 ROJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E99 ROJ, 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 E99 ROJ registered?

E99 ROJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E99 ROJ safe to buy?

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