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E290 AVU

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,634 mi
Last recorded68,634 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 AVU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,634 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cuts in

Fail 17 Jul 2024 68,261 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cuts in

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,622 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,910 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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E290 AVU is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E290 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E290 AVU registered?

E290 AVU is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E290 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 AVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E290 AVU have outstanding finance?

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