1987 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · E522 AYJ
1987 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1987. Recorded mileage 64,060 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 998cc
E522 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 64,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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E522 AYJ Mileage History
- 19/07/202363,280 mi
- 19/07/202363,280 mi
- 26/07/202464,049 mi+769 mi
- 08/08/2024120,506 mi+56,457 mi
- 20/09/202564,060 mi-56,446 mi
Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E522 AYJ 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 (E522 AYJ) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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