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D7 TCD

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,710 mi
Last recorded65,710 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 TCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 65,710 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,355 miles

tapny brake test carried out due yo vehicle bottoming out in rollers

Pass 31 Aug 2019 61,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on subframe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil dampness under engine

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,940 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres and tyre valves slightly cracking/perishing

both front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriated

nearside rear brake hose slightly chaffed/deteriated rubbing on rear subframe

Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,940 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres and tyre valves slightly cracking/perishing

both front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriated

nearside rear brake hose slightly chaffed/deteriated rubbing on rear subframe

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,190 miles

Front bulkhead on both sides by air intakes coroding

Front floors starting to corrode

Offside sill panel coroding

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,689 miles

tear drop bushes starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,775 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 45,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,809 miles

Both outer sils, not !00% sure that these are as originals,if they are not they should be continously welded.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 43,804 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Both outer sils, not !00% sure that these are as originals,if they are not they should be continously welded.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,293 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 41,293 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1. offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,689 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 38,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1. o/s/f sill corroded around jacking area † †2. n/s an o/s sills have quanities of body filler in lower sections

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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D7 TCD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 D7 TCD, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D7 TCD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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