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D28 JNE

1986 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,082 mi
Last recorded91,082 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 JNE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,082 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have started to crack and perish

oil leak from engine or gearbox

signs of corrosion on both body sills

unable to check brake and fuel pipes due to sealant or grease

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have started to crack and perish

oil leak from engine or gearbox

signs of corrosion on both body sills

unable to check brake and fuel pipes due to sealant or grease

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,838 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,574 miles

Floor on offside fornt corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside front seats will not till to gain entry in rear

brake pipes and cables covered in grease

hand brake cable fouling on middle exhaust section

rear seat base insecure

slight play in nearside front wheel area

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside front seats will not till to gain entry in rear

brake pipes and cables covered in grease

hand brake cable fouling on middle exhaust section

rear seat base insecure

slight play in nearside front wheel area

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,182 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,010 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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D28 JNE is a 1986 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D28 JNE, 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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D28 JNE is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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