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1981 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDF 862W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,538 miles

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

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Front to rear brake pipe hanging slightly low

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at front downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight split on end of o/s steering rack boot (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,464 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at front downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight split on end of o/s steering rack boot (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,991 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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PDF 862W is a 1981 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PDF 862W, 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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PDF 862W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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