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D316 OVX

1986 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,637 mi
Last recorded73,637 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 OVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 73,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 72,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 72,240 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

doors removed at time of test

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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D316 OVX is a 1986 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D316 OVX, 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 D316 OVX registered?

D316 OVX is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D316 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D316 OVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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