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E143 LHY

1987 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

644 mi
Last recorded644 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 LHY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 95,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 88,035 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber weak to the point of having no damping effect what so ever

Pass 12 May 2012 82,775 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2010 75,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 67,262 miles

rear fog lamp dim

slight exhaust blow

wipers poor nearside washer jet not working

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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E143 LHY is a 1987 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E143 LHY, 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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E143 LHY is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1987.

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