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E85 SKE

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE85 SKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,538 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,936 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 24,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,579 miles

exhaust rusty and blowing at front

front number plate damaged

rack boots perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,564 miles

r/n/s tyre badly perished

r/o/s tyre perished

rack boots badly perished

exhaust very rusty

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2009 10,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air leak

engine missing

exhaust very rusty

front number plate damaged

r/n/s tyre badly perished

r/o/s tyre perished

rack boots badly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,555 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre curbed

o/s track rod end worn

steering rack boot perished

wet test

Fail 11 Sep 2008 10,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre curbed

o/s track rod end worn

steering rack boot perished

wet test

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,531 miles

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Fail 13 Sep 2007 10,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty

o/s track rod end worn (slight)

r/s/r tyre perished

underside rusty in places

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,502 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 10,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

streering rack noted worn

wear noted on front brake discs

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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E85 SKE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E85 SKE, 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 E85 SKE registered?

E85 SKE is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E85 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E85 SKE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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