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E540 KYP

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 KYP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

small bash in fuel pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded small bash on pipe at front ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 73,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 24 May 2019 73,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 7 May 2018 73,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2017 73,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 73,217 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,809 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 72,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 70,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 67,307 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 66,114 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,822 miles

scores on windscreen outside zone a

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,255 miles

corrosion on off side outer sill but not within 30cm of any main structure

fuel hose at tank perished

fuel pipe kinked under floor

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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E540 KYP is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E540 KYP, 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 E540 KYP registered?

E540 KYP is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E540 KYP safe to buy?

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