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E870 OWY

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,171 mi
Last recorded75,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 OWY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,171 miles

Both sides have sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor corroded and holed and covered in under seal

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both sides have sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor corroded and holed and covered in under seal

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,171 miles

Front Both front subframe top mountings perishing

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Inside boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front subframe top mountings perishing

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Inside boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

Offside Front Lower floor corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 75,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

Offside Front Lower floor corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer At inner sill to floor corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer At inner sill to floor corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,449 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,266 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,644 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 71,633 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,778 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,685 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E870 OWY is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E870 OWY, 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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E870 OWY is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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