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A548 XUY

1983 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA548 XUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,687 miles

exessive weilding to floor

o/s window in secure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,969 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 66,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,918 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps dim

Fail 25 Nov 2006 66,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outer cv boots perishing.

nearside front flexible brake hose perishing.

rear number plate seperating.

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint.

various areas of corrosion to body.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,583 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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A548 XUY is a 1983 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A548 XUY, 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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What year was A548 XUY registered?

A548 XUY is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 November 1983.

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The MOT history for A548 XUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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