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C20 XEM

1987 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,200 mi
Last recorded62,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 XEM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,200 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,155 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

front floor coroded

rear floor coroded

vehicle modified

Fail 14 Jun 2014 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

front floor coroded

rear floor coroded

vehicle modified

Pass 18 May 2013 62,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 62,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 61,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

front and rear bumpers not fitted at test

Fail 30 Apr 2010 54,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

front and rear bumpers not fitted at test

n/s front brake disc wor/pitted on inner face

slight front brake judder

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tracking needs adjustment.

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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C20 XEM is a 1987 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 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 C20 XEM, 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 39 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C20 XEM is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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