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E22 UCY

1988 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 UCY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,358 miles

extensive welding on vehicle plates welded over previous plates

offside front door top cracked

wiring to front lights taped to front suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,358 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front door top cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,344 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,344 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,344 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

headlamp dip/main beams incorrect,possibly wired wrong or incorrect lamps fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2010 64,344 miles

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

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

detatchable front end fitted

front seat belt anchorages have been rewelded-considered adequate

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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E22 UCY is a 1988 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E22 UCY, 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 E22 UCY registered?

E22 UCY is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E22 UCY safe to buy?

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