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DUY 889W

1981 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,683 mi
Last recorded65,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 889W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,683 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 65,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,663 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,663 miles

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,624 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 65,229 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2013 64,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2013 64,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broke but still supported ..

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,230 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 64,228 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 64,228 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 63,898 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DUY 889W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 DUY 889W, 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 45 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DUY 889W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 June 1981.

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