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A400 MTA

1984 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA400 MTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 41,968 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 41,962 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 41,727 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 41,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,117 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 41,117 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,985 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 40,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A400 MTA is a 1984 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A400 MTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A400 MTA registered?

A400 MTA is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A400 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A400 MTA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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