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A2 BUF

1987 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,025 mi
Last recorded31,025 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

horn poor operation.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,981 miles

hazard switch suspect

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe/mounts slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

subframes/subframe mounts slightly corroded, underside has slight corrosion, horn/hazard switch suspect, fuel hose slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear sub-frame/sub-frame mounts slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 30,847 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear sub-frame/sub-frame mounts slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,785 miles

brake pipes corroded/greased.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,671 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded/greased.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,903 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2011 29,900 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2010
Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,499 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 27,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 27,288 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,205 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,205 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,734 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 26,722 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,200 miles

a small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2006 26,200 miles

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

a small cut in offside rear tyre

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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A2 BUF is a 1987 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 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 A2 BUF, 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 39 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 BUF registered?

A2 BUF is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is A2 BUF safe to buy?

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