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E554 FPD

1987 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

42,195 mi
Last recorded42,195 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 FPD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,195 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 42,195 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,953 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 41,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCKLE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCKLE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT 16% NEEDS ATTENTION (3.1.6b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

SLIGHT PLAY ALL FOUR FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

advise suspect both front knuckle joints worn with ingress of dirt and water

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 41,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2013 40,083 miles

under seal is comeing of and the floor pans are starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2012 39,499 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 39,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 38,460 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres protruding out slightly from body

front exhust mounting top joint broken

underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 14 May 2011 38,460 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 6 May 2010 35,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 29,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,791 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,791 miles

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,450 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 23,450 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 20,960 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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E554 FPD is a 1987 Rover Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E554 FPD, 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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E554 FPD is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1987.

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