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DJC 761X

1982 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,849 mi
Last recorded59,849 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJC 761X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsr body structure adequately repaired

vehicle has underseal applied

Fail 12 Nov 2008 59,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsr body structure adequately repaired

vehicle has underseal applied

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,344 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,815 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 58,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

surface rust brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2005 58,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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DJC 761X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DJC 761X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJC 761X registered?

DJC 761X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is DJC 761X safe to buy?

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