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D654 YPM

1987 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 YPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,564 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 76,291 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 75,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,267 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 75,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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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D654 YPM is a 1987 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D654 YPM, 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 D654 YPM registered?

D654 YPM is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D654 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D654 YPM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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