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E834 FGY

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 FGY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded over rear subframe ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 81,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded over rear subframe ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,616 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight rusting where fuel pipe runs over subframe ()

Fail 1 Nov 2024 79,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight rusting where fuel pipe runs over subframe ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 78,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,145 miles

Nearside Front corrosion at door step/A post

Offside Front corrosion at inner wheel arch/A post

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 78,144 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion at door step/A post

Offside Front corrosion at inner wheel arch/A post

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ,close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearings have wear/play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,520 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inadequate repairs,now corroding around repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ,close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearings have wear/play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,782 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened suspension cone/ trumpet unit insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,736 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,439 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 70,407 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 70,407 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,299 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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E834 FGY is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E834 FGY, 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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E834 FGY is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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