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E15 ARF

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 ARF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,137 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,137 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 95,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,360 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2009 94,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 94,789 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 3,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,746 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,734 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,530 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 90,466 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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E15 ARF is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E15 ARF, 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 E15 ARF registered?

E15 ARF is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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The MOT history for E15 ARF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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