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D396 SLG

1987 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,155 mi
Last recorded58,155 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD396 SLG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 57,901 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint loose in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has an unsafe modification been welded. unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2023 57,753 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 56,685 miles

Rear handbrake cables fitted incorrectly

Fail 25 Mar 2022 56,620 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Lower stabilizer bar bolts not fitted correctly/ loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint ( Not tight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint ( Not tight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rear subframe mounting bolt loose

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated battery cable under subframe ( has been cut probably from jacking vehicle) (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint ( Not tight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint ( Not tight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cables fitted incorrectly

Fail 2 Jul 2021 56,529 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,494 miles

o/s/f brake hose rubbing on tie bar

o/s/r subframe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

o/s/f brake hose rubbing on tie bar

o/s/r subframe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,229 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,198 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,438 miles

exhaust bracket missing from down pipe

rear service brake efficiency only just passed

slight play in nearside & offside front lower ball joints

Fail 21 Jan 2011 50,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket missing from down pipe

nearside rear metal brake pipe to tight

offside front brake hose touching tie bar

slight play in nearside & offside front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,969 miles

Small amount of play in O/S front bottom ball joint.

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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D396 SLG is a 1987 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D396 SLG, 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 D396 SLG registered?

D396 SLG is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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