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A512 VMA

1984 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,246 mi
Last recorded42,246 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA512 VMA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 41,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 41,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,739 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 May 2010 39,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,547 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 35,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch missing

brake pedal rubber missing

o/s wiper arm tension on screen weak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,547 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 32,547 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A512 VMA is a 1984 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A512 VMA, 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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A512 VMA is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A512 VMA safe to buy?

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