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EEL 288T

1974 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,557 mi
Last recorded34,557 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 288T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel studs do not protrude through nuts fully

Fail 16 Jul 2019 34,557 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification Inner wing removed, no support within 30cms of NSF subframe mount. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel studs do not protrude through nuts fully

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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EEL 288T is a 1974 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 EEL 288T, 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 52 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EEL 288T registered?

EEL 288T is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is EEL 288T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 288T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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