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APW 412S

1985 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover Mini50,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 412S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,348 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,845 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 95,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 8 May 2013 89,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,143 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,143 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,325 miles

floor pan rusty

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,325 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor pan rusty

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2010 37,321 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 37,126 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 37,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

N/S/F BRAKE VERY NOISEY REQUIRES ATTENTION

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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APW 412S is a 1985 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,678 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 APW 412S, 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 41 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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APW 412S is a 1985 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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