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E7 SYE

1990 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SYE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 96,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 96,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 96,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 94,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,361 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 78,780 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 52,464 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 SYE is a 1990 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E7 SYE registered?

E7 SYE is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is E7 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 SYE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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