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E145 KYR

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

14,316 mi
Last recorded14,316 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 KYR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 14,316 miles

Front of nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside lower engine mounting bolt loose.

Oil leak

Rear bumper loose.

Top engine support bar fornt bushes worn.

Wiper motor and mechanism insecure but still clearing screen.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,315 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Battery cable insecure at front.

Engine top support bar front bushes worn.

Nearside front of outer sill corroded.

Offside lower engine mounting bolt loose.

Oil leak

Rear bumper loose.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,270 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 14,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 10,999 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 10,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2008 10,888 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,993 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
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E145 KYR is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E145 KYR, 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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E145 KYR is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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