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E78 WGP

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,593 mi
Last recorded77,593 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 WGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 77,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,118 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,414 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 56,645 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E78 WGP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E78 WGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E78 WGP registered?

E78 WGP is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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