1987 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · D653 AVV
1987 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 57,687 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D653 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 57,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D653 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Rover Mini (D653 AVV) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
D653 AVV Mileage History
- 19/07/202256,500 mi
- 09/05/202356,662 mi+162 mi
- 10/05/202356,666 mi+4 mi
- 16/04/202456,871 mi+205 mi
- 14/08/202557,687 mi+816 mi
Average of roughly 386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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