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E730 VVM

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,813 mi
Last recorded39,813 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 VVM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 39,813 miles

both door mirrors poor visability

rear fog light telltail not lighting up

rear seat back losse

steering wheel miss alined

wire under side of vehicle inscure

Fail 25 May 2023 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

both door mirrors poor visability

rear fog light telltail not lighting up

rear seat back losse

steering wheel miss alined

wire under side of vehicle inscure

Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,807 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 39,803 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64 percent inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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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E730 VVM is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E730 VVM, 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 E730 VVM registered?

E730 VVM is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E730 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E730 VVM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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