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A232 PCR

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

622,301 mi
Last recorded622,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA232 PCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 622,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

door mirrors loose

front upper and lower ball joints greasy

previous repairs to nearside and offside front floorpan

Fail 24 Jan 2011 61,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

door mirrors loose

front upper and lower ball joints greasy

previous repairs to nearside and offside front floorpan

Pass 1 May 2010 61,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,578 miles

Small hole n/s/f cv boot. Centre exhaust mount weak. Corrosion o/s/r rear sill area (non testable area)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,062 miles

Both front cv boots seeping slightly. Rear valance corroded (non testable area). General corrosion throughout floor pan (all ok at present) O/s/f rear subframe mount splitting slightly.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,062 miles

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

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

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

Both front cv boots seeping slightly. Rear valance corroded (non testable area). General corrosion throughout floor pan (all ok at present) O/s/f rear subframe mount splitting slightly.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 59,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 58,545 miles

hole in o/s outer sill not in prescribed area †n/s sill starting to corrode

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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A232 PCR is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A232 PCR, 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 A232 PCR registered?

A232 PCR is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A232 PCR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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