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E27 VMB

1987 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 VMB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror slightly insecure

Rear sub frame starting to look corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror slightly insecure

Rear sub frame starting to look corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,041 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 70,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,706 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,098 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 34,631 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,405 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,228 miles

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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E27 VMB is a 1987 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E27 VMB, 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 E27 VMB registered?

E27 VMB is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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