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D824 WDO

1986 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,519 mi
Last recorded6,519 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD824 WDO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 106,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 90,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 87,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 861,159 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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D824 WDO is a 1986 Rover Mini in Gold 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 D824 WDO, 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 D824 WDO registered?

D824 WDO is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D824 WDO safe to buy?

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