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E489 OUE

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,348 mi
Last recorded59,348 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 OUE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 59,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,638 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 58,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,738 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,495 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps neither working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,433 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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E489 OUE is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 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 E489 OUE, 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 39 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E489 OUE?

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What year was E489 OUE registered?

E489 OUE is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E489 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 OUE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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