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E130 EFV

1988 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,089 mi
Last recorded68,089 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 EFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 59,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 59,611 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 58,146 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 58,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 56,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,757 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,757 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front lower bump stops worn

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,041 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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E130 EFV is a 1988 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E130 EFV, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E130 EFV registered?

E130 EFV is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E130 EFV safe to buy?

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