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EDZ 6503

1988 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,001 mi
Last recorded58,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 6503
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 58,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,910 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 56,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,428 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 54,407 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,122 miles

Front Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal bolt to body mount missing (3.3.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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EDZ 6503 is a 1988 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EDZ 6503, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDZ 6503 registered?

EDZ 6503 is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is EDZ 6503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 6503 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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