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E792 UDS

1987 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,642 mi
Last recorded42,642 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE792 UDS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,642 miles

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2020 42,409 miles

Central Front Steering rack rough in operation.

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

Fail 7 May 2020 42,393 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Central Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive emissions at 8.13 limit is 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe getting thin and sections starting to separate at o/s . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipe under vehicle insecure and rubbing on steering rack boot (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Seat tilt catch not securing in position. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering rack rough in operation.

Nearside Front cv boot ties not secure enough. leaking grease.

Nearside Front steering rack boot not secure.

Offside Battery cable under vehicle not secure and may rub through boot floor.

Offside Front Outer cv boot ties not secure enough. leaking grease.

Offside Front steering rack boot not secure.

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,192 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,171 miles

both front floors plated from inside cant tell if seem welded

nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Apr 2014 37,171 miles

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

both front floors plated from inside cant tell if seem welded

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,171 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 37,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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E792 UDS is a 1987 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E792 UDS, 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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E792 UDS is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1987.

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