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S 1947

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,760 mi
Last recorded29,760 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS 1947
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 29,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,783 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 27,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,266 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 24,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,522 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,164 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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S 1947 is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S 1947, 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 S 1947 registered?

S 1947 is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is S 1947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for S 1947 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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