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E156 WGF

1987 Austin Mini Advantage

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,265 mi
Last recorded2,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Advantage51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 WGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Advantage
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 2,265 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 2,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 2,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 2,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 2,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 2,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 1,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 2 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 2 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

speedo ilumination n/w

Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front subframe rear mounts spliting

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,682 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Advantage?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 288
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 250
fog lamp not working 203
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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E156 WGF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Advantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 51,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Advantage fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E156 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E156 WGF registered?

E156 WGF is a 1987 Austin Mini Advantage, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E156 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E156 WGF shows 12 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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