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E834 ULV

1987 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,330 mi
Last recorded13,330 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 ULV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 13,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 12,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 12,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 12,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,175 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 11,923 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 10,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 10,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 8,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E834 ULV is a 1987 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E834 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E834 ULV registered?

E834 ULV is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E834 ULV safe to buy?

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