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D465 HMM

1986 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD465 HMM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,113 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leaks.

suspension bushes worn and perished.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,463 miles

slight play n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

slight play o/s/f top suspenion arm

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,710 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small patches of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,710 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,213 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,906 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 29,889 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 29,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

oil leaking pressure switch

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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D465 HMM is a 1986 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D465 HMM, 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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D465 HMM is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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