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A769 GLA

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,250 mi
Last recorded6,250 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA769 GLA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,250 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 5,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,829 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front cv boots slightly leaking grease.

both front seat belts not properly fitted.

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey/requires attension.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 3,607 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front cv boots slightly leaking grease.

seat blets not properly fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 17,673 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 1,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,022 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

low effort service brake

noise from gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2008 3,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 1 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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A769 GLA is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A769 GLA, 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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A769 GLA is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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