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A486 TYR

1984 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 TYR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,037 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,532 miles

corrosion on the front and rear floors

nearside rear radius arm slight movement

rear exhaust system deteriating

Pass 14 May 2009 91,755 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 90,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 90,162 miles

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

filler in o/s sill unable to check due to underseal

Pass 11 May 2007 88,564 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corosion to o/s sill

Pass 12 May 2006 83,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 83,289 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A486 TYR is a 1984 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A486 TYR, 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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What year was A486 TYR registered?

A486 TYR is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1984.

Is A486 TYR safe to buy?

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