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A11 ERA

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 ERA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 68,224 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 68,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 68,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 67,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 66,173 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,152 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,331 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 18,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 11,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 8,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 3,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 3,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,242 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 80,922 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 80,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 May 2009 76,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 76,227 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,337 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,185 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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A11 ERA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 ERA registered?

A11 ERA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A11 ERA safe to buy?

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