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E870 NOW

1988 Mini Moke

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,386 mi
Last recorded3,386 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Mini Moke50,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 NOW
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 3,386 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 3,368 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 3,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 3,217 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 3,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 19% rear 15% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both sides rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2018 3,079 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 19% rear 15% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both sides rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,734 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 28,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,730 miles

rear seat has been removed

Fail 11 Dec 2015 28,730 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both lights (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lights (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

advise both rear and n/s/f tyres perished and cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,673 miles

All four shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 28,672 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

All four shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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E870 NOW is a 1988 Mini Moke in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 50,337 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 Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E870 NOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 38 years old, this Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E870 NOW registered?

E870 NOW is a 1988 Mini Moke, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E870 NOW safe to buy?

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