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D954 RNT

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,606 mi
Last recorded40,606 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD954 RNT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 40,606 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,337 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,214 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 27,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,645 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 24,645 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Alternator belt cracked & worn.

Bonnet stat clip u/s.

Both N/S & O/S front suspension almost on stops.

Hazzard flashing speed just within M.O.T. requirements.

N/S/R tyre cracking in sidewall (145/70x12).

O/S/F indicator colouring faded but just within M.O.T limits.

Oil leak from engine & gearbox.

Slight blow from front exhaust.

Various corrosion around vehicle structure & body.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,540 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Top engine stabilizer mounting bushes worn.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 22,540 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Top engine stabilizer mounting bushes worn.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,606 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

N/S/F suspension very low.

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat back loose.

Top engine stabil;izer bushes worn.

Various oil weeps from engine/ gearbox to include:- both drivesheft oil seals, fuel pump.

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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D954 RNT is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D954 RNT, 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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D954 RNT is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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