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E718 TEC

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,201 mi
Last recorded51,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE718 TEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 50,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,291 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 50,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,876 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 48,740 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 48,083 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,998 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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E718 TEC is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E718 TEC, 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 E718 TEC registered?

E718 TEC is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E718 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E718 TEC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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