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E879 DNR

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

864 mi
Last recorded864 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 DNR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 742 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 154 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 6 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 6 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E879 DNR is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc 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 E879 DNR, 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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What year was E879 DNR registered?

E879 DNR is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E879 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E879 DNR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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