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E686 SUE

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,808 mi
Last recorded40,808 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 SUE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 40,808 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 40,808 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 40,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened hand brake cables both (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres inflated to 32psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 39,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 39,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all lamps out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 37,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,215 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 31,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,421 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 23,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,532 miles

Multiple small cracks on rear tyres

Offside front tyre worn close to wear limits on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,988 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 20,988 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,963 miles

front numberplate has slight damage but is till clearly legible

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,970 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under body freshly oiled

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,563 miles

Oil leak

front no plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 10,226 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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E686 SUE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 E686 SUE, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E686 SUE registered?

E686 SUE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is E686 SUE safe to buy?

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