1987 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · E918 VFC
1987 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 72,048 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E918 VFC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 72,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E918 VFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Rover Mini (E918 VFC) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt not long enough to reach locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail locking nut only just on (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
E918 VFC Mileage History
- 22/06/202672,041 mi
- 10/07/202672,048 mi+7 mi
- 10/07/202672,048 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 3 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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