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VAM 927D

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,045 mi
Last recorded81,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 927D
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,045 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 81,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,624 miles

front exhaust stab bracket bolt missing

headlamp/ind switch worn

light switch worn

parking brake cable guide worn

Fail 7 Aug 2023 79,624 miles

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

front exhaust stab bracket bolt missing

headlamp/ind switch worn

light switch worn

parking brake cable guide worn

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,748 miles

front flexi brake hose twisted

front lower knuckle boot insecure

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f aim low

o/s/f s/frame rear mounting perished

o/s/f subframe corroded

rear battery cable part insecure

rear index plate lamp x1 inop

rear radius arm bearings seals perished

Fail 20 Sep 2021 78,748 miles

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

front flexi brake hose twisted

front lower knuckle boot insecure

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f aim low

o/s/f s/frame rear mounting perished

o/s/f subframe corroded

rear battery cable part insecure

rear index plate lamp x1 inop

rear radius arm bearings seals perished

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,637 miles

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,027 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside door step, due to being fibreglassed over (suspectedly holed)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 77,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing by shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (rear of) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner rear arch (rear of) (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe, nearside rear mount (split) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside door step, due to being fibreglassed over (suspectedly holed)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,948 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,095 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oilpressure switch leaking

rear subframe repaired by welding

Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,048 miles

Nearside front shock weak

Nearside washer only just working

Offside front floorpan corroded and weakened slightly

Offside sidelight dim

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2007 56,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,186 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 56,186 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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VAM 927D is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VAM 927D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 927D registered?

VAM 927D is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is VAM 927D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 927D shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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