Austin Montego Mayfair Efi Auto (1987)
1987 Austin Montego Mayfair Efi Auto
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 1987 Austin Montego Mayfair Efi Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1987 Austin Montego Mayfair EFI Auto is a genuinely rare survivor—only 148 examples made it through MOT testing, and just 1.4% passed first time compared to the UK average of 80%. None of the vehicles tested recorded any dangerous defects, which is the only bright spot in what is otherwise a deeply troubled picture.
The median mileage of 122,097 miles suggests these cars have been moderately used, yet they're recording zero average failures and zero advisories per vehicle, a statistical impossibility that almost certainly means the dataset is too small and the surviving examples are heavily skewed toward well-maintained museum pieces rather than real-world runners. If you're considering one of these, treat it as a collectible classic requiring specialist knowledge and deep pockets—not a practical used car.
What to check before buying a 1987 Austin Montego Mayfair Efi Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Austin Montego Mayfair Efi Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Austin Montego Mayfair Efi Auto vehicles fall between 65,740 and 122,097 miles.
MOT History Averages
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