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E623 SOC

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,635 mi
Last recorded72,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE623 SOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,635 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,009 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 72,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 3 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 2 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 2 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured hand brake mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake t piece insecure

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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E623 SOC is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E623 SOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E623 SOC registered?

E623 SOC is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E623 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E623 SOC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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