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D259 APM

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,440 mi
Last recorded67,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 APM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front sill panel/underbody getting rusty in places

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/front floors getting rusty in places

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/front floors getting rusty in places

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension bushes starting to perish in places

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension bushes starting to crack/perish in places

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Fail 10 Nov 2017 62,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,131 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 31,131 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D259 APM is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D259 APM, 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 D259 APM registered?

D259 APM is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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