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A186 MHJ

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,453 mi
Last recorded37,453 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA186 MHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 37,453 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 37,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 37,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside STEERING RACK GAITER REPAIRED WITH SILICONE SEALER

Offside STEERING RACK GAITER REPAIRED WITH SILICONE

Fail 21 May 2018 37,380 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside STEERING RACK GAITER REPAIRED WITH SILICONE SEALER

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside STEERING RACK GAITER REPAIRED WITH SILICONE

Pass 25 May 2017 37,639 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 37,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 37,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,670 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 35,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,900 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,900 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 20,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,711 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,008 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 18,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,926 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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A186 MHJ is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1983 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,190 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 A186 MHJ, 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 43 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A186 MHJ is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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