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E831 ULV

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,512 mi
Last recorded57,512 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE831 ULV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join, mid join and front join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect worn (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wipers in poor condition

underside of vehicle and brake pipes covered in undersill or other material

Fail 27 Mar 2020 56,504 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join, mid join and front join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect worn (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wipers in poor condition

underside of vehicle and brake pipes covered in undersill or other material

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 52,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,939 miles

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

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

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

pedals modified from standard fitment

Fail 14 Feb 2018 51,939 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

pedals modified from standard fitment

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,843 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 49,835 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,265 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 47,128 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,931 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise clutch due for replacement (pedal stiff on returning)

advise offside rear road wheel has a slight brake bind

Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,931 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise clutch due for replacement (pedal stiff on returning)

advise offside rear road wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,374 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise offside front inner cv boot split

advise offside front sill corroded but not holed

Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise offside front inner cv boot split

advise offside front sill corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E831 ULV is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E831 ULV, 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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E831 ULV is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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