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BAD 5Y

1986 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,190 mi
Last recorded15,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 5Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 15,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 15,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 14,935 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 14,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 14,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,284 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 14,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BAD 5Y is a 1986 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BAD 5Y, 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 BAD 5Y registered?

BAD 5Y is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1986.

Is BAD 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 5Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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