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D86 YLP

1986 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,093 mi
Last recorded49,093 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 YLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,378cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,388 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,385 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,046 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 48,036 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,525 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,931 miles

exh corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,913 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

exh corroded

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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D86 YLP is a 1986 Rover Mini in White with a 1,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D86 YLP, 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 D86 YLP registered?

D86 YLP is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D86 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D86 YLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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