1987 Austin MINI Advantage 1.0L Petrol · E798 EJM
1987 Austin MINI Advantage (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/10/1987. Recorded mileage 52,232 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI ADVANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,232 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
E798 EJM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 52,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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E798 EJM Mileage History
- 05/08/202452,231 mi
- 30/08/202452,232 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E798 EJM 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 (E798 EJM) between August 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Steering column attachment defective bolt too short (2.2.2 (d) (i))”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative lead (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive lead (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
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