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E855 GCG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,193 mi
Last recorded32,193 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE855 GCG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 32,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,993 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 31,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,539 miles

reverse light inoperative

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 19 Jul 2019 31,539 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative blown fuse (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

reverse light inoperative

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 27 Jun 2019 31,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,065 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

nearside front upper ball joint sight play

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,200 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,156 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,208 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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E855 GCG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 E855 GCG, 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 38 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 E855 GCG registered?

E855 GCG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 June 1988.

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