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RAH 684W

1981 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,541 mi
Last recorded45,541 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 684W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,541 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hazard warning telltale inop

Fail 13 Jun 2019 38,938 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hazard warning tell tale inop

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,197 miles

hazard warning light tell tale inop

Fail 18 Jun 2018 38,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around both rear subframe forward outer mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazrad warning tell tale inop

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,615 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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RAH 684W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RAH 684W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAH 684W registered?

RAH 684W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is RAH 684W safe to buy?

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