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E794 OVG

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,957 mi
Last recorded97,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE794 OVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to seat belt webbing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking grease

Offside Rear Boot floor slightly corroded

Offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Play in steering coloum/rack joint (recommend further investigation)

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack/coloum

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

play in steering/coloum

slight corrosion O/S of boot floor

Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,724 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill excessively corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

play in steering/coloum

slight corrosion O/S of boot floor

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,380 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion to boot floor

Headlamp beam images deteriorated, aims just in limits

N/S/F bumpstop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/F inner drive shaft leaking

O/S/F outer sill holed and corroded at front (not in prescribed area) Strongly reccomend repair

Play and knocking in steering rack

Slight play at steering wheel, possible slight play coloum to rack joint

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,906 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Headlamp aims just in limits, O/S beam image deteriorating slightly

N/S/F bumpstop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Possible slight play in coloum to rack joint

Slight corrosion to boot floor

Slight play and knocking in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S inner C.v. gaitor leaking grease

O/S/F inner top suspension arm inner bush siezed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible play in steering coloum to rack joint

Slight corrosion O/S of boot floor and N/S sill

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,173 miles

N/S inner and O/S inner driveshaft gaiters leaking oil/grease

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion in O/S of boot and outer sills

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S inner and O/S inner driveshaft gaiters leaking oil/grease

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion in O/S of boot and outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,357 miles

O/S headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion in boot O/S

Slight damage to N/S/F seatbelt webbing

Slight signs of tyre contact in front wheel arches

Fail 5 Jul 2012 94,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,894 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,894 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 90,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Heavy corrosion on rear subframe

Minor exhaust blow front pipe joint

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight movement in o/s rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,361 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,405 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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E794 OVG is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E794 OVG, 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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E794 OVG is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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