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D16 VDG

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,283 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 77,281 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 76,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 75,873 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 75,873 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,581 miles

Electric radiator fan blades are detached

Hazard switch sticking

Main brake pipe is corroded

Top engine steady bracket has snapped off bulkhead

Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,581 miles

Electric radiator fan blades are detached

Hazard switch sticking

Main brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Top engine steady bracket has snapped off bulkhead

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 736,505 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rust near side front wing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,128 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 70,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,234 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 62,219 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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D16 VDG is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 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 D16 VDG, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D16 VDG registered?

D16 VDG is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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