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E11 MLA

1990 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 MLA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding at front not in prescribed areas

bulkhead corroding at mastercylinder/servo area not deemed excessive

front wiper arm springs weak

small split in brake pedal antislip pad

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,110 miles

20% front brake application

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake discs lipped and heavy pitting on o/s/f

slight corrosion on outer door shut areas

slight wear on n/s/f tyre edge

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2010 51,742 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

20% front brake application

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake discs lipped and heavy pitting on o/s/f

slight corrosion on outer door shut areas

slight wear on n/s/f tyre edge

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,961 miles

battery insecure

beam images poor

engine oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

play in both front lower and upper ball joints

rear inner arches corroded

rear shocks getting weak

rear sussb-frame corroded

rust hole o/s/f inner wheel arch outside perscribed area

surface corrosion to underside of vehcle

Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,956 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

beam images poor

engine oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

play in both front lower and upper ball joints

rear inner arches corroded

rear shocks getting weak

rear sussb-frame corroded

rust hole o/s/f inner wheel arch outside perscribed area

surface corrosion to underside of vehcle

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,407 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,793 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 29,793 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,571 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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E11 MLA is a 1990 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E11 MLA, 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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E11 MLA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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