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E555 KCK

1988 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 KCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,144 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underside undersealed

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,757 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower undersealed underside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,158 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,442 miles

Floors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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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E555 KCK is a 1988 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E555 KCK, 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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What year was E555 KCK registered?

E555 KCK is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E555 KCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E555 KCK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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