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E361 KAD

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,982 mi
Last recorded33,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE361 KAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 33,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 33,982 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Accelerator cable broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,788 miles

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

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

o/s cv gaitor repaired

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,771 miles

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

front subframe front mounts worn

slight corrosion o/s & n/s doorsteps

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,698 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,695 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,434 miles

Hole in nearside wheel arch

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 32,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hole in nearside wheel arch

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,119 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,970 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,884 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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E361 KAD is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E361 KAD, 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 E361 KAD registered?

E361 KAD is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E361 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E361 KAD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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