1987 Austin MINI Advantage 1.0L Petrol · E868 CMR
1987 Austin MINI Advantage (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 74,814 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI ADVANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,814 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
E868 CMR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 74,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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E868 CMR Mileage History
- 25/04/202574,808 mi
- 28/04/202574,814 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E868 CMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini Advantage (E868 CMR) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Front Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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