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E545 UDH

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE545 UDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 87,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,257 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,090 miles

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

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened Corroding (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,084 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened Corroding (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,933 miles

Battery tray corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside internal top hat floor section. corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,983 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside floor corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,932 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,932 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,338 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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E545 UDH is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E545 UDH, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E545 UDH is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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