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D812 XFW

1987 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,012 mi
Last recorded35,012 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD812 XFW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 35,012 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most lower arm support arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 35,012 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most lower arm support arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,056 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,921 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2017 33,921 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 33,071 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,744 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,659 miles

both front shockers weak

under body rust

Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,657 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front shockers weak

under body rust

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,929 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,929 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,775 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,774 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,486 miles

engine tickover slightly high † †windscreen washer bottle not secured to inner wing † †n/s & o/s front suspension ball joints require greasing † †corrosion to n/s & o/s rear valance inner support panels † †oil leak from o/s front drive shaft oil seal

Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine tickover slightly high

n/s & o/s front suspension joints require greasing

oil leak from o/s drive shaft flange oil seal

some corrosion to n/s & o/s rear valence inner support panels

windscreen washer bottle not secured to inner wing

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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D812 XFW is a 1987 Rover Mini in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D812 XFW, 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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D812 XFW is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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