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E846 WWE

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,718 mi
Last recorded54,718 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 WWE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 15 Aug 2025 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake caliper scraping on the inside of wheel

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,737 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 52,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.92% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,368 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,302 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,247 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,011 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,284 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 48,260 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,570 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 44,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 43,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,771 miles

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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E846 WWE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E846 WWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E846 WWE registered?

E846 WWE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E846 WWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E846 WWE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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