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E578 UGO

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

45,159 mi
Last recorded45,159 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 UGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 45,159 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 45,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,142 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,142 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,006 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 45,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,830 miles

all shock absorbers are weak

Fail 23 Jan 2018 44,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all shock absorbers are weak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,626 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front valence (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 44,626 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front valence (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,171 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,910 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,657 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,657 miles

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

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

both outer sill panel/floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,373 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 43,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,089 miles

both outers sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,793 miles

rear sub-frame corroded.

play in n/s end of rack

n/s door sill corroded & holed at front

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,791 miles

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

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

n/s door sill corroded & holed at front

play in n/s end of rack

rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,519 miles

inner rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

near side front sill corroded.

off side front inner wheel arch corroded and has a small hole (outside of a prescribed area)

slight play in steering column .

Fail 29 Jan 2009 42,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

near side front sill corroded.

off side front inner wheel arch corroded and has a small hole (outside of a prescribed area)

slight play in steering column .

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,197 miles

exhaust in poor condition and repaired with paste.

inner rear arches starting to corrode

off side front lower suspension swivel has small amount of play in it.

off side head lamp beam pattern very poor.

off side rear floor pan starting to corrode.

slight play in steering column

small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,855 miles

off side front lower suspension swivel play on limit.

off side rear floor pan corroding slightly.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,489 miles

bonnet safty catch missing

slight play in near side front lower swivel

Fail 26 Jan 2006 41,487 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

* * Bonnet safety catch is missing * *

Slight play in nearside lower swivel joint.

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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E578 UGO is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 E578 UGO, 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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E578 UGO is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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