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D966 SCK

1986 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,986 mi
Last recorded40,986 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 SCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 40,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,449 miles

offside rear sill corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 37,169 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,125 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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D966 SCK is a 1986 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D966 SCK, 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 D966 SCK registered?

D966 SCK is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D966 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D966 SCK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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