1987 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · E225 DCU
1987 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 86,249 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E225 DCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 86,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E225 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair (E225 DCU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
E225 DCU Mileage History
- 19/04/202485,577 mi
- 01/05/202485,580 mi+3 mi
- 29/04/202585,949 mi+369 mi
- 28/04/202686,249 mi+300 mi
- 28/04/202686,249 mi
Average of roughly 332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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