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D846 RAM

1986 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,423 mi
Last recorded37,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD846 RAM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 37,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 37,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,869 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 36,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,690 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 36,690 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,913 miles

gear selector rubber bobbins deteriorated.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 35,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

gear selector rubber bobbins deteriorated.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,692 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 35,692 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,548 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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D846 RAM is a 1986 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D846 RAM, 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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What year was D846 RAM registered?

D846 RAM is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D846 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D846 RAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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