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ABC 414Y

1982 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 414Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,820 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 66,793 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 66,251 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 66,251 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,198 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 66,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,228 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 65,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Front bush detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear bush detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union into rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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ABC 414Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 54,303 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 ABC 414Y, 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 44 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABC 414Y registered?

ABC 414Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 1982.

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