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C950 FMD

1986 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,881 mi
Last recorded23,881 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC950 FMD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 23,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 23,144 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 23,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 19,158 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 15,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 15,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 12,329 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 8,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 3,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 3,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working very dim (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine lower stabiliser bar not fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,665 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belts not working same when pulled (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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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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C950 FMD is a 1986 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C950 FMD, 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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What year was C950 FMD registered?

C950 FMD is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C950 FMD safe to buy?

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