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1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 VPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,403 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 79,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 94,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 93,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 93,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 93,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 93,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,317 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 93,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,200 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,904 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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D159 VPN is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D159 VPN, 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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D159 VPN is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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