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GFW 138Y

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,201 mi
Last recorded56,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 138Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 56,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 56,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% does not record any braking effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,186 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,467 miles

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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GFW 138Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFW 138Y, 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 GFW 138Y registered?

GFW 138Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is GFW 138Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 138Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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