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E823 WGP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,806 mi
Last recorded37,806 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 WGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 37,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 37,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 37,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 37,389 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,594 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,114 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,602 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,193 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 26,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 20,466 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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E823 WGP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E823 WGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E823 WGP registered?

E823 WGP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E823 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E823 WGP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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