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CRE 57S

1990 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 57S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025
Pass 21 Jun 2024
Pass 5 May 2021 21,811 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 21,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 22,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,628 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,628 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 44,123 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 44,123 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front lower engine stabilizer mount insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,432 miles

Advanced corrosion to boot floor.

Drivers door hinge worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 38,432 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Advanced corrosion to boot floor.

Drivers door hinge worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,385 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 33,598 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 33,596 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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CRE 57S is a 1990 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRE 57S, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRE 57S registered?

CRE 57S is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is CRE 57S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 57S shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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