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D637 DBC

1987 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,960 mi
Last recorded44,960 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD637 DBC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,960 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 44,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 41,580 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

abnormal faint squeel noise when spinning rear wheels. i consider this to be from wheel bearings rather than brakes. but recomend further diagnossis

clutch opperation stiff. can be considered dangerous! sudden snatch of drive when pedal is released

headlamp main beam does not work from pass / flash part of switch. but does work when latched on position of switch

slight damage to offside track rod end balljoint gaiter. but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

abnormal faint squeel noise when spinning rear wheels. i consider this to be from wheel bearings rather than brakes. but recomend further diagnossis

clutch opperation stiff. can be considered dangerous! sudden snatch of drive when pedal is released

slight damage to offside track rod end balljoint gaiter. but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,761 miles

bothrear tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2011 40,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bothrear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2010 40,300 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 40,300 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 39,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,105 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,411 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,549 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 37,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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D637 DBC is a 1987 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D637 DBC, 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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D637 DBC is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 July 1987.

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