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E693 OLJ

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,792 mi
Last recorded33,792 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE693 OLJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,792 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front outer sill and 'A' panel corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area and would not affect steering or braking.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion at front inner wings.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 33,792 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front outer sill and 'A' panel corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area and would not affect steering or braking.

no grille fitted at time of test.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion at front inner wings.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 33,790 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine earth strap broken.

offside and nearside door step to 'A' panel, offside front inner wing(holed), rear floors, sills, front panel below bumper all corroded but not within a prescribed area and in my opinion wouldn't affect steering or braking.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,736 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,735 miles

oil leak on engine

rear valance rotten

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f/ sill correded but not in perscribed area

rear valance crodeded but not in perscribed area

Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,090 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 20,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,793 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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E693 OLJ is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E693 OLJ, 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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E693 OLJ is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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