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E49 CNJ

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,027 mi
Last recorded28,027 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 CNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 27,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 48,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,215 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket part broken. (exhaust still held in place)

Hand brake cables are corroded.

Rear silencer bracket starting to come loose

Some play in offside fornt upper and lower swivel 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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E49 CNJ is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E49 CNJ, 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

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What year was E49 CNJ registered?

E49 CNJ is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is E49 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E49 CNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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