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D691 WVX

1987 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD691 WVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 93,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 93,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,050 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,596 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,653 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,653 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,383 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both front suspension unit ball joint gaiters unseated

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Hanbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 20 May 2011 68,066 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dashboard light assembly insecure

vehicle VIN PLATE missing

Fail 6 May 2011 68,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dashboard light assembly insecure

vehicle VIN PLATE missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,505 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 46,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

filler used at base of screen pillar and bonnet edge out side mot corrosion area

over size wheels fitted

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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D691 WVX is a 1987 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D691 WVX, 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 D691 WVX registered?

D691 WVX is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1987.

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