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E5 MNE

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,865 mi
Last recorded37,865 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 MNE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 37,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,813 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front and offside front driveshaft boot clips are slightly insecure

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 47,931 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front and offside front driveshaft boot clips are slightly insecure

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,931 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,926 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,565 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,564 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 44,508 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 40,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet has no safty latch

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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E5 MNE is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 E5 MNE, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E5 MNE is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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