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A428 DPB

1983 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 DPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom area of a post (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom area of a post (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 59,945 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody very corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,955 miles

n/s washer jet inop

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides sills rusty and week

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp has tape over it holding it in place (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability all four front mountings not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides sills rusty and week

o/s wing corroded and holed to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,181 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel handbrake not working (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,717 miles

Offside A panel corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jul 2017 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing behind n/s/front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside A panel corroded and holed

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,098 miles

Offside A panel corroded near

Oil leak severe!! ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and mishapen (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and weak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and also blowing at front end (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play very loose !! (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside A panel corroded near

Oil leak severe!! ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,438 miles

rear exhaust mount - insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,438 miles

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

rear exhaust mount - insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,356 miles

slight corrosion in o/s/f outer body sill

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,078 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 32,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,728 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,985 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,695 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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A428 DPB is a 1983 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A428 DPB, 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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A428 DPB is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 1983.

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