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D735 NEX

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,548 mi
Last recorded45,548 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD735 NEX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 45,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 45,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 45,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 44,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

general under body rust

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,794 miles

Oil leak ()

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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D735 NEX is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D735 NEX, 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 D735 NEX registered?

D735 NEX is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D735 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D735 NEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D735 NEX have outstanding finance?

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