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A106 PTW

1984 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,964 mi
Last recorded29,964 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA106 PTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,964 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 29,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 29,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 29,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,752 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 28,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 28,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,556 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 27,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,550 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 25,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,169 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,431 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 22,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 211,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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A106 PTW is a 1984 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1984 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 51,532 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 A106 PTW, 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 42 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A106 PTW registered?

A106 PTW is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A106 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A106 PTW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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