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D318 LUA

1987 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 LUA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 56,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s steering arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 55,574 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front upper suspension arm has an insecure ball joint dust cover

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,312 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sidesil subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,584 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play steering colume (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

slight corrosion tp o/s/r subframe mounting

slight play to outer steering column

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

slight corrosion tp o/s/r subframe mounting

slight play to outer steering column

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,110 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both door sills have been welded and undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2013 52,104 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both door sills have been welded and undersealed

Pass 11 May 2012 78,269 miles

non standard suspension fitted ,bonnet held by straps corrosion to floor pans

Fail 11 May 2012 78,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

non standard suspension fitted ,bonnet held by straps corrosion to floor pans

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,250 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

hazards flashing fast!!

horn!!

n/s/f upper shock bolt lose!!!!!!!

washer weak n/s!!

Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,020 miles

fuel pipe going through floor pan.

hazard flashing fast.

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded.

rear side lights and brake lights.

wiper blade.

Pass 5 May 2006 77,690 miles

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle.

advise front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

hazards flashing fast!

slight leak fuel pipe at rear!

washers!

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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D318 LUA is a 1987 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D318 LUA, 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 D318 LUA registered?

D318 LUA is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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