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D773 PRO

1987 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD773 PRO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,168 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

fuel pipe crushed / dented front

slight bind osr brake

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,993 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 93,993 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,988 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,931 miles

front seats fited aer non standerd bucket seats

rear seats and belts not fitted art time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2007 91,291 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 91,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,027 miles

front suspension low on limit // play in front top swivels on limit // n/s/f brake hose twisted on limit

Fail 1 Dec 2006 83,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 74,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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D773 PRO is a 1987 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D773 PRO, 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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D773 PRO is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1987.

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