MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,812 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres age deterioration to side walls
rear exhaust mount insecure
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres age deterioration to side walls
rear exhaust mount insecure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres sidewalls split
nearside outer sill corroded
underbody completely undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres sidewalls split
nearside outer sill corroded
underbody completely undersealed
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E501 GUY is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E501 GUY, 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 E501 GUY registered?
E501 GUY is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1987.
Is E501 GUY safe to buy?
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