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VTA 998X

1982 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 998X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 80,090 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 18 May 2019 80,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,900 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,600 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,585 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 May 2012 76,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight grease on driveshaft boots

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

slight play in n/s top and o/s lower suspension joints

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,666 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,597 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,559 miles

underside blacked out

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,314 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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VTA 998X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VTA 998X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTA 998X registered?

VTA 998X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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The MOT history for VTA 998X shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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