MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing on inner walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s/f and complete rear seat missing
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested condition of exhaust renders reading meaningless (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Body insecure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not bolted in (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
n/s/f and complete rear seat missing
ns indicator tell tail inop
steering pulls to left
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
minor movement nearside rear radius arm pin
minor movement offside front subframe mounting
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DUD 453Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DUD 453Y, 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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DUD 453Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1982.
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