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D36 SGJ

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,396 mi
Last recorded24,396 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD36 SGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,396 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 24,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,273 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,048 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 22,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 20,203 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside coated in underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,508 miles

rear subframe edge damaged,wire to fuel pump rubbing on handbrake cable, steering rack and suspension worn,

Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,497 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear subframe edge damaged,wire to fuel pump rubbing on handbrake cable, steering rack and suspension worn,

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,881 miles

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

front passenger seat removed

Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

front passenger seat removed

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,963 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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D36 SGJ is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D36 SGJ, 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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D36 SGJ is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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