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D224 RAW

1987 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD224 RAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 98,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,622 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,332 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bobbin starting to split

Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust bobbin starting to split

Rear brakes squeal when applied

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,980 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,669 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,178 miles

Both front inner track control arm bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,178 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Both front inner track control arm bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,357 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,632 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 91,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,961 miles

rear inner boot fitted out not allowing full inspection /underneath inspection only

Pass 17 Apr 2012

rear inner boot fitted out not allowing full inspection/underneath inspection only

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,301 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 84,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,149 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 73,737 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 73,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,873 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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D224 RAW is a 1987 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D224 RAW, 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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D224 RAW is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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