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E611 CTT

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE611 CTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 94,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,698 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Intermittently flashing at higher rate. (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 91,695 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not connected at top. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard light not operating on N/S of vehicle. (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Intermittently flashing at higher rate. (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 88,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,722 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 81,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits on inner edge,o/s/r light unit detiorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,002 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 64,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear trailing arm bolt loose

Offside front sidelamp dim

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 19 May 2008 56,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 56,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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E611 CTT is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E611 CTT, 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 E611 CTT registered?

E611 CTT is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E611 CTT safe to buy?

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