CarVerify

Free Car Check

E905 HRV

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,692 mi
Last recorded33,692 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE905 HRV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

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

21 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 33,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 33,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,305 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 33,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,901 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,766 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,939 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,412 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 25,096 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E905 HRV is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E905 HRV, 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

How do I check the history of E905 HRV?

You can check the full history of E905 HRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E905 HRV registered?

E905 HRV is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E905 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E905 HRV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E905 HRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E905 HRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.