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D304 PUJ

1986 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,087 mi
Last recorded46,087 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 PUJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 45,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 45,985 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 45,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 45,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 45,384 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 45,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

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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D304 PUJ is a 1986 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D304 PUJ, 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 D304 PUJ registered?

D304 PUJ is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D304 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D304 PUJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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