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E94 DVO

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,810 mi
Last recorded48,810 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE94 DVO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,230 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2010 45,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2009 42,996 miles

Oil leak

exhaust emmisions only just through m/o/t

Fail 5 May 2009 42,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 42,296 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 42,296 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,662 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlight switch faulty.

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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E94 DVO is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E94 DVO, 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 E94 DVO registered?

E94 DVO is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 July 1988.

Is E94 DVO safe to buy?

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