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E5 TUS

1988 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TUS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 71,257 miles

Drivers seat in fixed position (competition vehicle MSUK logbooked)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 1 Jan 2021 71,138 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2021 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 71,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,710 miles

Drivers seat in fixed position for motorsport purposes

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,710 miles

Drivers seat in fixed position for motorsport purposes

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,000 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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E5 TUS is a 1988 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E5 TUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 TUS registered?

E5 TUS is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E5 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 TUS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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