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GRH 984Y

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,070 mi
Last recorded39,070 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRH 984Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 36,454 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 36,444 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,401 miles

Play in steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2016 35,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2015 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 30,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,222 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 325,445 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 325,445 miles

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,272 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 24,264 miles

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

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

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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GRH 984Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GRH 984Y, 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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GRH 984Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1982.

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