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E965 ELN

1987 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE965 ELN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,531 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

steering column play

underside undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 91,526 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot floor (4.13 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,471 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,471 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on under body pannels and chassis sections

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on under body pannels and chassis sections

Pass 11 May 2012 88,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

slight corrosion on underbody pannels

Pass 13 May 2011 86,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2011 86,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2010 67,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 67,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,291 miles

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

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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E965 ELN is a 1987 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E965 ELN, 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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E965 ELN is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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