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E223 JVC

1987 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,269 mi
Last recorded61,269 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 JVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 61,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front shocks weak and worn bushes

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor plan inside car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear sub frame corroded marked with yellow crayon

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack area (2.2.C.1h)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 61,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked with yellow crayon (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated crushing bump stop (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Passenger floor plan inside car (6.1.B.2)

Front shocks weak

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and Pershing/cracking ()

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated both sides (2.4.D.1a)

Rear sub-frame corroded marked with yellow crayon

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive steering rack area weak (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,038 miles

corrosion to offside front (upper) bulk head area

heavy corrosion to rear valance

nearside rear sub frame area corroding

washers poor

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

corrosion to offside front (upper) bulk head area

heavy corrosion to rear valance

nearside rear sub frame area corroding

washers poor

Pass 13 May 2016 54,353 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,353 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front outer sills has surface corrosion

both inner door sills has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

door steps has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

door steps has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,117 miles

offside front inner bulk head corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,107 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

offside front inner bulk head corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,996 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 37,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 37,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E223 JVC is a 1987 Rover Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E223 JVC, 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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E223 JVC is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1987.

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