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RRM 108F

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,601 mi
Last recorded18,601 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRM 108F
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 18,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,144 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 18,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 13,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades torn at the edges but still clear screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,624 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 12,620 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres pershing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 11,346 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,007 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 9,854 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,066 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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RRM 108F is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RRM 108F, 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 RRM 108F registered?

RRM 108F is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is RRM 108F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRM 108F shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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