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A428 WTU

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Lpg 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,368 mi
Last recorded49,368 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 WTU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,368 miles

indicators very slow although seem to be just within limits

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,363 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicators very slow although seem to be just within limits

Pass 13 May 2011 41,226 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,305 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 40,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,317 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 34,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,342 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 WTU is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A428 WTU, 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.

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A428 WTU is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 July 1984.

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