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D177 LNG

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 LNG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 71,578 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 71,578 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe shows signs of corrosion

Offside inner drive shaft boot split

Offside rear inner whhel arch shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,936 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,879 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,757 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 50,754 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,465 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,596 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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D177 LNG 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 50%.

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 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 D177 LNG, 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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D177 LNG is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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