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E491 UWE

1987 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE491 UWE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,588 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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E491 UWE is a 1987 Rover Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E491 UWE, 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.

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What year was E491 UWE registered?

E491 UWE is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E491 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E491 UWE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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