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A5 GWH

1987 Mini Moke

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

8,045 mi
Last recorded8,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mini Moke16,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GWH
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 8,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 7,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 7,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 7,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 7,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 7,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 7,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,049 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 7,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% ballance out (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,967 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 6,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,390 miles

drivers seat mounting box welding poor.

front brakes 29% imbalance. rears 23%.

Pass 1 May 2013 6,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,417 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have small splits in side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,323 miles

Tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Apr 2010 6,233 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,882 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 5,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 5,494 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 5,294 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 5,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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A5 GWH is a 1987 Mini Moke in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1987 Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 16,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 GWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 GWH registered?

A5 GWH is a 1987 Mini Moke, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is A5 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GWH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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