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EEL 159T

1988 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi
4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 159T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 May 2013
Pass 27 Apr 2012 1,434 miles

All indicators slow on start up

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S front tyre has a cut but not through to cords

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle highly modified

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,564 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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EEL 159T is a 1988 Rover Mini in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EEL 159T, 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

How do I check the history of EEL 159T?

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What year was EEL 159T registered?

EEL 159T is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is EEL 159T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 159T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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