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E280 KEG

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,732 mi
Last recorded9,732 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 KEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 9,732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 9,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure at inertia real mount (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 8,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper arm pivot slight play

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 8,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper arm pivot slight play

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

all 3 pedals anti slip rubbers missing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,041 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 29 Feb 2016 8,041 miles

Braking system leaking n/s/f flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 17 Feb 2015 2,214 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 1,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,564 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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E280 KEG is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E280 KEG, 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 E280 KEG registered?

E280 KEG is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E280 KEG safe to buy?

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