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D817 SNT

1987 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD817 SNT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 63,164 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,910 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under body has slight corrosion around jacking points

Vehicle under body under sealed

Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under body has slight corrosion around jacking points

Vehicle under body under sealed

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 59,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,269 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,269 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,786 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,785 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front mountings missing (2.4.G.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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D817 SNT is a 1987 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D817 SNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D817 SNT registered?

D817 SNT is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is D817 SNT safe to buy?

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