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D848 PGO

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 PGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,989 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 50,989 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145-70-12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,571 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 49,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,520 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside rear fuel puper slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers very weak (when vehicle raised the offside rear wheel holds the running position until pressure is put on top of the wheel which causes it to drop)

small hole in offside rear valance

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,002 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside rear fuel puper slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers very weak (when vehicle raised the offside rear wheel holds the running position until pressure is put on top of the wheel which causes it to drop)

small hole in offside rear valance

Pass 20 May 2013 48,515 miles

nearside rear (rear) Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

nearside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear (front) Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately

offside rear (rear) Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.0mm)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 47,555 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 47,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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D848 PGO is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D848 PGO, 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 D848 PGO registered?

D848 PGO is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1987.

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