1987 Austin MINI Advantage 1.0L Petrol · E571 AHJ
1987 Austin MINI Advantage (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1987. Recorded mileage 69,942 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI ADVANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 998cc
E571 AHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 69,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E571 AHJ Mileage History
- 09/02/202268,572 mi
- 10/02/202268,572 mi
- 24/01/202369,308 mi+736 mi
- 07/08/202469,715 mi+407 mi
- 18/08/202569,942 mi+227 mi
Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E571 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini Advantage (E571 AHJ) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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