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D462 VAV

1986 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,501 mi
Last recorded30,501 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 VAV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 30,501 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,254 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S tie-bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessive welding repairs throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

mainbeam warning lamp inop

vehicle has extensive welding repairs carried out and is heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2022 30,224 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead rear of brakepedal under dashboard excessive corrosion (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing rear of wheel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing bulkhead/area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessive welding repairs throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mainbeam warning lamp inop

Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 30,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 29,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,456 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,312 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 29,281 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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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D462 VAV is a 1986 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D462 VAV, 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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D462 VAV is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 1986.

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