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E253 HAD

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,435 mi
Last recorded43,435 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 HAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,485 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Large hole in OSR corner of the boot

Large hole in inside of osf "A" pillar

Large hole in osf wheel arch

NSR and OSR shock absorbers have slight movement

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,355 miles

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

advise on corrosion to offside front floor pan.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 37,355 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise on corrosion to offside front floor pan.

Pass 26 May 2011 36,805 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 35,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,365 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 34,365 miles

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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,501 miles

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

floor areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Apr 2008 30,495 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

floor areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 23 May 2007 30,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rusty underneath

Pass 23 May 2007 30,245 miles

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

rusty underneath

Pass 20 May 2006 29,808 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 29,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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E253 HAD is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 E253 HAD, 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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E253 HAD is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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