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D695 MGL

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,730 mi
Last recorded31,730 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD695 MGL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 31,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,730 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension adjuster needs tightening

Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,506 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,243 miles

Nearside Rear subframe corroding

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front teardrop mounts (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,942 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 26,941 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,889 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,889 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,507 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,975 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,907 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 24,907 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brakes slightly binding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,014 miles

steering operation slightly stiff on lock to lock

Fail 8 Oct 2010 20,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front wheels protrude beyond arches

Offside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise near side front and off side front outer sill corroded not with in 30cm to a structul point.

advise near side front cv boot damp

advise small movement in near side front upper balljoint

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,730 miles

advise corrotion in o/s front wheel arch

Fail 10 Jul 2008 13,730 miles

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

advise corrotion in o/s front wheel arch

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,686 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 11,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both outer sills, front edges corroded, not within prescribed areas .

Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,685 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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D695 MGL is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 D695 MGL, 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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D695 MGL is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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