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E932 KBY

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE932 KBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,725 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,875 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills only just outside of prescribed areas for seatbelts excessively corroded - recommend attention

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

n/s/f brake pipe corroded and only just acceptable - difficult to inspect

rear subframe prescribed areas corroded

tested wet

underside at various stages of corossion and repair

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

area around offside front subframe rear mount corroded but appears to of been weld repaired from inside

exhaust very heavily corroded and leaking slightly

extensive previous repairs - especially o/s/f floor / sill areas - unable to fully inspect - various welding from inside

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in steering coloumn

small corossion hole outside of prescribed area in nearside outer sill

various underbody corrosion - all at various stages in all prescribed areas

Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

area around offside front subframe rear mount corroded but appears to of been weld repaired from inside

exhaust very heavily corroded and leaking slightly

extensive previous repairs - especially o/s/f floor / sill areas - unable to fully inspect - various welding from inside

nearside front tyre just on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in steering coloumn

small corossion hole outside of prescribed area in nearside outer sill

various underbody corrosion - all at various stages in all prescribed areas

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,924 miles

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

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

slight play detected in steering rack on nearside and offside

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,878 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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E932 KBY is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E932 KBY, 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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E932 KBY is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1988.

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