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E199 WEX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 WEX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and read silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 15,596 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 15,594 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running long enough to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 15,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 15,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 15,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 15,228 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 15,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 15,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,174 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 15,174 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 15,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,866 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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E199 WEX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E199 WEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E199 WEX registered?

E199 WEX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E199 WEX safe to buy?

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