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A649 VMH

1983 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,099 mi
Last recorded50,099 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA649 VMH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020 50,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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 Cracking on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 50,099 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plates that display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1978. (This Vehicle - Aug 1983) - Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper suspension arm inner ball joint dust covers are split/broken. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning system not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body covered in under seal front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

indicator intermitentet

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,010 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,009 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 50,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A649 VMH is a 1983 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A649 VMH, 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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A649 VMH is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1983.

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