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E675 BHR

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,746 mi
Last recorded22,746 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE675 BHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 22,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 22,746 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 19,296 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2021 19,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,888 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,878 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 6,715 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,898 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 90,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,033 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

slightly corroded battery box

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

slightly corroded battery box

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 74,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,757 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,361 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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E675 BHR is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E675 BHR, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E675 BHR is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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