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JSU 545

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 545
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 74,143 miles

Nearside front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber slightly deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 May 2016 74,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake valve has light mist of oil

Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake valve has light mist of oil

Fail 29 May 2014 74,050 miles

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

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

O/S/F INNER WING CORRDED

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 74,033 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 74,005 miles

brake pipes, fuel pipes and hand brake cables sealed.

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rack

slight paly in n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm inner bush

Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,997 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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JSU 545 is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 848cc 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 JSU 545, 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 JSU 545 registered?

JSU 545 is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is JSU 545 safe to buy?

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