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A768 RNM

1984 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA768 RNM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,306 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 65,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,825 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,595 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,544 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,090 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,641 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,548 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,197 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,197 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,868 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres show signs of age deterioration Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2008 55,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn round outside edge

offside rear tyre worn round outside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,635 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,061 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 47,061 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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A768 RNM is a 1984 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 A768 RNM, 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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A768 RNM is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 July 1984.

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