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E331 XLG

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 XLG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 74,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010
Fail 4 Aug 2010

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 70,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,142 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,182 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 66,182 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 66,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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E331 XLG 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 55.6%.

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 E331 XLG, 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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What year was E331 XLG registered?

E331 XLG is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E331 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E331 XLG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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