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D17 CEL

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,064 mi
Last recorded58,064 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 CEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 58,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 58,064 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,991 miles

engine oil leaks

front sub frame mounting bushes slight splitting

Fail 12 May 2021 57,991 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil leaks

front sub frame mounting bushes slight splitting

nearside rear subframe mounting bolt lock nut loose

offside front ball joint lock tabs not shut over

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,753 miles

no front grille fitted at time of test

slight wear in rear sub pins

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 57,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2010 56,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel almost excessive

Fail 21 May 2010 56,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel almost excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,566 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 55,566 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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D17 CEL is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 D17 CEL, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D17 CEL registered?

D17 CEL is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is D17 CEL safe to buy?

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