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URS 248X

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,447 mi
Last recorded57,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURS 248X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension knuckle joint boot not correctly fitted

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,419 miles

Nearside Front upper boot on suspension knuckle joint not fitted correctly

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Boot on suspension knuckle joint not fitted properly

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 56,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary catch & main catch not working correctly (8.4.2)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clips missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc No clips fitted (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc No clips fitted (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Upper & lower joints not tightened or adjusted properly (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Upper & lower joints not tightened properly (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front bumper not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Handbrake not locking, only just makes effic

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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URS 248X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URS 248X, 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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What year was URS 248X registered?

URS 248X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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