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E386 PME

1988 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 PME
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,876 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,073 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,063 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,552 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 71,522 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,550 miles

battery box badly corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance and judder slightly

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in offside front top suspension ball joint

slight wear in top steering column bush

Fail 20 May 2010 69,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery box badly corroded

front brakes judder slightly

nearside headlamp possibly left hand dip??

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in offside front top suspension ball joint

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,025 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,717 miles

n/s rack small amount of play

o/s inner c/v boot insecure

o/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rack small amount of play

o/s inner c/v boot insecure

o/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,466 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 65,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot floor rusty †slight play in nsf suspension rack/swivels †nsf tyre wearing low †underside rusty †exhaust blow at front

Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,044 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 65,033 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery box starting to corrode

offside rear suspension knuckle joint worn near to limit

rear sub frame starting to corrode

slight wear nearside front ball joints

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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E386 PME is a 1988 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E386 PME, 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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E386 PME is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 July 1988.

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