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D1 RRS

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,108 mi
Last recorded98,108 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 RRS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 98,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 98,102 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 98,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 98,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 98,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2015 97,594 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 97,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 96,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,238 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 92,223 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,958 miles

small hole in n/s front floor

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,694 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 87,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 85,264 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 75,060 miles

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

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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D1 RRS is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D1 RRS, 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 D1 RRS registered?

D1 RRS is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1987.

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