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GCC 669Y

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,541 mi
Last recorded58,541 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCC 669Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,303 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,303 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Cooling Viscous Fan Broken During Emission Test

Gears Hard To Select

Interior Heater Control Valve Leaking (Located On Engine)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,509 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch not present

slight noise front nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,509 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch not present

slight noise front nearside rear wheel bearing

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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GCC 669Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCC 669Y, 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 GCC 669Y registered?

GCC 669Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1982.

Is GCC 669Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCC 669Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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