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AVT 523Y

1982 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVT 523Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 21,733 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected At subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024
Fail 18 Mar 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 21,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 20,483 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 20,483 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 19,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 18,940 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 18,938 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 17,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 12,163 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 8,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 1,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake effort borderline pass.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,314 miles

park brake effort borderline pass.

Fail 20 May 2008 1,302 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 1 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 1 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,712 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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AVT 523Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AVT 523Y, 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 AVT 523Y registered?

AVT 523Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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