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E135 ROL

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

2,116 mi
Last recorded2,116 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 ROL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 2,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 2,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 2,068 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 2,068 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 1,955 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 1,955 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 1,794 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 1,794 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 845 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,907 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,119 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E135 ROL is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E135 ROL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E135 ROL registered?

E135 ROL is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E135 ROL safe to buy?

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