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A566 SEU

1983 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,392 mi
Last recorded45,392 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA566 SEU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 45,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 45,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,662 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,662 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,937 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,917 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim to low (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,196 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,017 miles

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

n/s outer lower floor corroded.

o/s front inner sill anmd floor corroded.

o/s front outer cv gaitor perishing.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 43,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s outer lower floor corroded.

o/s front inner sill anmd floor corroded.

o/s front outer cv gaitor perishing.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,729 miles

slight blow front down pipe.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

front suspension bushes perished

offside and nearside rear sills slight corrosion

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear fog light switch sticking

suspension uneven

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

front suspension bushes perished

offside and nearside rear sills slight corrosion

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear fog light switch sticking

suspension uneven

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,965 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 41,108 miles

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

both outer sills/boot floor and o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

oil leak engine area

petrol hose at pump perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,279 miles

corrposion to outer sills, front floors, rear floors,o/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel arches

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre on limit

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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A566 SEU is a 1983 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A566 SEU, 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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A566 SEU is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 1983.

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