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JFM 918Y

1982 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,179 mi
Last recorded90,179 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 918Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,179 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires loose in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,178 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor corroded, under vehicle (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires loose in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor rear of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured numerous loose wires in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rear of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 87,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected valance inner, sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

high front brake imbalance

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,972 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Jul 2017 85,959 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All indicators flash very slowly

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

Noise from offside rear tyre when in brake rollers

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,495 miles

both headlamps just met pattern criteria ./

exhaust securing bracket corroding

n/s/ headlamp slightly loose ./

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,489 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount area ./ (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front flexi ble hoses evidence of chaffing ./

both front headlamps just met pattern criteria ./ n/s/ slightly loose ./

o/s/r sidelamp bulb starting to show white ./

slight dislocation of os / front subframe mount ./

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,370 miles

both front tyres inner edges bold ./ n/s/f outer sidewall damage ./

o/s/f door fixing bolt adrift

residue cor weep from outer n/s/ cv gaiter

slight play in n/s/ f bottom ball joint slight play in n/s/ r radius arm ./

slight smearing o/s/f wiper ./

Fail 21 Jul 2015 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f door fixing bolt adrift

residue cor weep from outer n/s/ cv gaiter

both front tyres inner edges bold ./ n/s/f outer sidewall damage ./

slight play in n/s/ f bottom ball joint slight play in n/s/ r radius arm ./

slight smearing o/s/f wiper ./

Pass 14 May 2014 84,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,036 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 70,036 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,859 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,859 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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JFM 918Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JFM 918Y, 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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JFM 918Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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