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D715 DSL

1986 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 DSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 59,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,114 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,696 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D715 DSL is a 1986 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D715 DSL, 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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D715 DSL is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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