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E391 DGX

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE391 DGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,509 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,509 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip and main (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 3 May 2015 64,921 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish and wearing thin

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 May 2015 64,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres starting to perish and wearing thin

Grill missing

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,921 miles

both front tyres close to limit

o/s/f outer gaiter clip loose

slight exhaust blow at front downpipes

Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,921 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

o/s/f outer gaiter clip loose

slight exhaust blow at front downpipes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,928 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,562 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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E391 DGX is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue 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 E391 DGX, 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 E391 DGX registered?

E391 DGX is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E391 DGX safe to buy?

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