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A212 UOV

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87 mi
Last recorded87 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 UOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 87 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 2 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 2 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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 inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,489 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 78,487 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,471 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 78,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A212 UOV is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A212 UOV, 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 A212 UOV registered?

A212 UOV is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 August 1983.

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