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D948 GWD

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

51,524 mi
Last recorded51,524 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD948 GWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 51,261 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,190 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,190 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,335 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Dec 2015 49,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,310 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 46,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,070 miles

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

rear valance corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,049 miles

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

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

surface corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arch inners front sections

Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

surface corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arch inners front sections

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,427 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,295 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 34,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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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D948 GWD is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D948 GWD, 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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D948 GWD is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1987.

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