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E755 MHN

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,447 mi
Last recorded96,447 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE755 MHN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,447 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,574 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Jan 2012 92,569 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

throttle sticking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,119 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,109 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both outer sills heavily corroded

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing missing

underside corroded

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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E755 MHN is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E755 MHN, 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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What year was E755 MHN registered?

E755 MHN is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E755 MHN safe to buy?

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