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D944 MTA

1986 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,923 mi
Last recorded12,923 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD944 MTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 12,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 12,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,582 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 12,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 12,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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D944 MTA is a 1986 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D944 MTA, 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 D944 MTA registered?

D944 MTA is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D944 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D944 MTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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