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E7 RKE

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,571 mi
Last recorded43,571 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 RKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 4,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 4,155 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 2,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,302 miles

bad cracking to n/s/f, o/s/r and o/s/f tyre treads

Fail 22 Apr 2015 18,302 miles

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

bad cracking to n/s/f, o/s/r and o/s/f tyre treads

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,733 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,726 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 May 2012 42,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 64,191 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,848 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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E7 RKE is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 E7 RKE, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E7 RKE registered?

E7 RKE is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 December 1990.

Is E7 RKE safe to buy?

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