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A809 LPR

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

49,218 mi
Last recorded49,218 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 LPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,218 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural and non structural areas of the vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2025 49,025 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural and non structural areas of the vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,874 miles

RUST / CORROSION ALL OVER VEHICLE

Fail 22 Apr 2024 48,872 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

RUST / CORROSION ALL OVER VEHICLE

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,678 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hazard lights not working

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2023 48,672 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hazard lights not working

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,498 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both lower doors has lower corrosion

corrosion on o/s/front floor

hazard switch not workink

Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both doors has lower corrosion.

corrosion in .o/s/f floor

hazard switch not working

Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in both lower doors

corrosion in both upper sills

corrosion in n/s/front inner wing.

Fail 14 Apr 2021 48,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion in n/s/front inner wing.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in both lower doors

corrosion in both upper sills

Fail 18 Nov 2020 48,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door corroded , jagged edges

Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,202 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on upper and lower sills,and lower doors

Fail 31 Oct 2019 48,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lowest 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all lamps, front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,020 miles

corrosion on upper sills, lower doors o/s/f inner wing , rear subframe, and parts of floor

Fail 10 Oct 2018 48,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on upper sills, lower doors o/s/f inner wing , rear subframe, and parts of floor

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,800 miles

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

Offside Upper sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both lower doors corroded

corrosion starting on most under- side components

Fail 3 Oct 2017 47,800 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Upper sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both lower doors corroded

corrosion starting on most under- side components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both lower doors corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both lower doors corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,296 miles

corrosion on outer sills to floor

Fail 21 Sep 2015 47,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on outer sills to floor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,017 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both upper sills (CENTRE) corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,017 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both upper sills (CENTRE) corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,835 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,600 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

nearside rear inner trye sidewall starting to crack

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion starting in doors; and parts of floor

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,046 miles

body has general corrosion

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre have age cracks

Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,046 miles

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

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

body has general corrosion

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre have age cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,770 miles

corrosion on all parts of body & underfloor

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on all parts of body & underfloor

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,340 miles

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

front n/plate cracked

o/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,340 miles

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

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

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

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

front n/plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,944 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,024 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 43,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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A809 LPR is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 A809 LPR, 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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A809 LPR is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 May 1984.

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