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E409 JEG

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 JEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Deteriorating

Offside Rear Deteriorating

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light incorrect colour (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Deteriorating

Offside Rear Deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,210 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 50,880 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,816 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 50,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 49,869 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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E409 JEG is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E409 JEG, 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 E409 JEG registered?

E409 JEG is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E409 JEG safe to buy?

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