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D503 BDG

1986 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 BDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 65,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor,sills,battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 65,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor,sills,battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,352 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside,bulk head corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,350 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside,bulk head corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,350 miles

battery box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,350 miles

Oil Leak

Slight PLay in OSF rack end

Slight play in NS + OS upper suspension arms

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chalked (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

underside corroded

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

OSF rack end has slight play

Oil Leak

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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D503 BDG is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue 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 D503 BDG, 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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D503 BDG is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D503 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D503 BDG 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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