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HDO 438W

1981 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,959 mi
Last recorded47,959 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDO 438W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 47,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

slight surface corrosion on front and o/s/r floor

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,917 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 44,917 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 44,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 42,575 miles

both front tyres age cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 42,063 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 11 May 2013 41,344 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,056 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 410,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,451 miles

Brake pipes are corroded.

Oil leak

Petrol pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes are corroded.

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

Oil leak

Petrol pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,420 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 30 May 2009 33,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all solid brake pipes are corroded, rear fuel pipes are corroded floor & sills corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,271 miles

play on o/s steering mechanism

Fail 25 Jan 2008 33,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

play on o/s steering mechanism

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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HDO 438W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HDO 438W, 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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HDO 438W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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