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D657 NUD

1986 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD657 NUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 48,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 46,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 44,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,930 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,841 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,730 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 33,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,642 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,871 miles

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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D657 NUD is a 1986 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D657 NUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D657 NUD registered?

D657 NUD is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is D657 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D657 NUD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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