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D97 EFH

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,470 mi
Last recorded71,470 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 EFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 71,470 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 71,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 70,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 69,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 67,780 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 67,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,536 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,473 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 63,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 500,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 50,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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D97 EFH is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D97 EFH, 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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D97 EFH is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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