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D412 DVN

1987 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD412 DVN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 98,748 miles

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

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

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,748 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edges

side skirts fitted cannot check sills for corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 98,748 miles

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

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

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

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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edges

side skirts fitted cannot check sills for corrosion

under body corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,727 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,722 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust bracket on gearbox fractured

Fail 5 May 2010 33,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

underbody heavley painted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,842 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 31,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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D412 DVN is a 1987 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D412 DVN, 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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D412 DVN is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1987.

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