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E980 NUW

1987 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,772 mi
Last recorded71,772 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 NUW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 71,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 71,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 70,224 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 70,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits reading 9.57 should be 3.50 or less (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 69,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 68,841 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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E980 NUW is a 1987 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc 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 E980 NUW, 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 E980 NUW registered?

E980 NUW is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E980 NUW safe to buy?

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