1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · E282 ROV
1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 28,796 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E282 ROV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2013
- 28,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E282 ROV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E (E282 ROV) between September 2005 and June 2013.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2013 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”.
E282 ROV Mileage History
- 21/09/200549,208 mi
- 03/10/200549,208 mi
- 05/10/200650,031 mi+823 mi
- 29/06/201328,796 mi-21,235 mi
Average of roughly -2,627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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