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D553 YFR

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,472 mi
Last recorded39,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 YFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 39,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 39,472 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 39,472 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bobbin (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts main battery cable touching exhaust system (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 39,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body insecure plastic wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, inside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front plastic arch damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,378 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlamps in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under seal protection applied underneath

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,395 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear of car corroded no holes at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2014 38,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear of car corroded no holes at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 38,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,372 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 137,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 377,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 377,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,968 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 30,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 25,734 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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D553 YFR is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 D553 YFR, 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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D553 YFR is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1987.

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