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D94 ABY

1986 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,820 mi
Last recorded49,820 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD94 ABY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 49,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,740 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 49,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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D94 ABY is a 1986 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D94 ABY, 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

How do I check the history of D94 ABY?

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What year was D94 ABY registered?

D94 ABY is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D94 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D94 ABY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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