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D258 DDF

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,239 mi
Last recorded53,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD258 DDF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 53,042 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear at front (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 51,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 51,807 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 51,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,800 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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D258 DDF is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D258 DDF, 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 D258 DDF registered?

D258 DDF is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D258 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D258 DDF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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