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A474 MNM

1983 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA474 MNM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 87,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 86,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,031 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/under body (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,477 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,471 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak bottom radiator pipe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F wheel inner rim distorted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tracking/Wheel alignment appears to need adjusting (poor handling?)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,761 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,753 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,089 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 67,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 60,738 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to chassis and bulk head

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,951 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 59,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate is cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2006 59,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside sill and floor pan joint badly corroded

Offside replacement sill poorly fitted

Steering rack ball ends badly worn, border line pass

VIN plate missing, chassis stamping difficult to rear due to corrosion

Very advanced under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,225 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 58,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A474 MNM is a 1983 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A474 MNM, 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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A474 MNM is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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