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D16 VTK

1990 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,501 mi
Last recorded36,501 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VTK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 36,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

modified engine fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2026 36,501 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint on bottom of cone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint on bottom of cone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 87,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,935 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding repairs sealed and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding repairs sealed and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 85,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle and rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 85,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 85,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 85,166 miles

All Welded Repairs Undersealed

Corrosion Starting To Brake Pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2019 85,107 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,863 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight play in front near side top ball joint

Fail 15 Sep 2018 87,857 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Slight play in front near side top ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when suspension has no weight (4.1.D.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front valance, when weight is on suspension (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,138 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,838 miles

The under body is heaverly undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on high beam side light goes out (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch inside the boot corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear subframe corroded

underbody covered in sealer , some places corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,462 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 83,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 80,972 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 80,770 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 80,394 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r back panel under boot lid hinge corroded.

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r quarter panel corroded near rear subframe,front mounting.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel archs corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,947 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 72,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 68,328 miles

nearside front wheelbearing has some movement

Pass 2 May 2006 63,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,945 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,884 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 63,066 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 63,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 VTK is a 1990 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTK, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D16 VTK is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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