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VDL 421Y

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

48,625 mi
Last recorded48,625 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 421Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,625 miles

as reported on other visits

Fail 8 Feb 2007 48,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

as reported 31/12/2007 also

brake pedal pumps up (needs adjusting) ???? †water leak manifold area (hose blanking etc)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,625 miles

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

dip switch has 3 positions . wireing under bonnet loose . damp o/s/f brake union / sub frame area , no tail light turning right . o/s wip blaes poor

Fail 18 Jan 2007 48,625 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no rear seat or belts fitted , rear n/plate distorted slightly . o/s front brake pipe has spanner on pipe . exhaust blow front pipe , plates on sills & floor , terminal on starter loose (cuts out)

wheel nuts do not match non gen/type wheels as fitted (washers loose)???? . lights and indicator switches non gen type fitted

Fail 16 May 2006 48,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VDL 421Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 VDL 421Y, 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 VDL 421Y registered?

VDL 421Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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