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C701 DNG

1986 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 DNG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 58,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and small hole

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

Offside Front Inner arch poorly welded and outer sill

Offside Front floor welded from inside and looks bad from outside

nearside front panel under windscreen corroded and soft

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,883 miles

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

both front sills/floor/arches corroded but not in prescribed area

engine steady bushes worn

Fail 1 Aug 2018 57,883 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury 'a' panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached tie bar nut not locked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front sills/floor/arches corroded but not in prescribed area

engine steady bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,023 miles

Nearside front and offside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 57,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of nearside sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of offside sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor pan to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside front and offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front and offside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Offside front outer sill corroded. Non prescribed area

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,150 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan repaired inside vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area and rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.8% (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan repaired inside vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area and rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan

Fail 15 Jul 2015 53,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rubber broken

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat removed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2012 39,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat removed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,739 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,054 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes are undersealed (unable to carry out full check)

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,131 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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C701 DNG is a 1986 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C701 DNG, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C701 DNG is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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