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E662 NFX

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE662 NFX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery lead grommet missing

bonnet safety catch missing

fuel pipe kinked

ignition key sticking

indicator stalk slight loose

long handbrake travel

nearside headlamp slight loose

nearside rear outer sill sign of poor weld

offside brake cable fouling brake valve

offside front floor sign of poor weld

play in nearside steering rack

rear handbrake cable slight kinked

rear seatbelts not fitted

rear seats not fitted

slight play nearside rear shock absorber lower mount

wipers not parking

Fail 30 Nov 2009 98,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery lead grommet missing

bonnet safety catch missing

fuel pipe kinked

ignition key sticking

indicator stalk slight loose

long handbrake travel

nearside headlamp slight loose

nearside rear outer sill sign of poor weld

offside brake cable fouling brake valve

offside front floor sign of poor weld

play in nearside steering rack

rear handbrake cable slight kinked

rear seatbelts not fitted

rear seats not fitted

slight play nearside rear shock absorber lower mount

wipers not parking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 98,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 94,394 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front grille insecure,o/s front on dash ind light n/w clutch m/cylinder cap missing, all four tyres wearing uneven,front no. plate damaged.

signs of corrosion on rear sub frame,n/s rear radious arm slight play,n/s front stabilisor bush splitting,n/s front wheel damaged.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 94,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E662 NFX is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 E662 NFX, 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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E662 NFX is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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