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E935 KPX

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE935 KPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,200 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers weak

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both - bushes age cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Welding repairs to floor sections and sills

Wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorated - small pin hole

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush - close to limit

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both - age cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear shockabsorbers weak

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Welding repairs to floor sections and sills

Fail 12 Apr 2019 42,200 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorated - small pin hole

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush - close to limit

Parking brake travel high

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both - age cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear shockabsorbers weak

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Welding repairs to floor sections and sills

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,137 miles

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,389 miles

offside inner universal joint leaking

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside inner universal joint leaking

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,165 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 90,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 85,401 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,282 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 85,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E935 KPX is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E935 KPX, 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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What year was E935 KPX registered?

E935 KPX is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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