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A193 AYJ

1983 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA193 AYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,684 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,195 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,109 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,269 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,822 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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A193 AYJ is a 1983 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A193 AYJ, 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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What year was A193 AYJ registered?

A193 AYJ is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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