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E560 NMF

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE560 NMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,665 miles

Front Both front tie bar bushes are cracking...

Front Both track rod end dust covers are showing cracks.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 78,665 miles

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

Front Both front tie bar bushes are cracking...

Front Both track rod end dust covers are showing cracks.

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap washer / seal deteriorating

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

Previous repairs within prescribes areas painted over

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 78,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap washer / seal deteriorating

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

Previous repairs within prescribes areas painted over

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 78,255 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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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E560 NMF is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E560 NMF, 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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E560 NMF is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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