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E312 UHF

1987 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 UHF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,377 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle getting corrodeed

Fail 5 Oct 2009 56,374 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle getting corrodeed

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,306 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 52,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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E312 UHF is a 1987 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E312 UHF, 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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E312 UHF is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1987.

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