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WAH 948X

1982 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,918 mi
Last recorded79,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAH 948X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,918 miles

o/s/f inner cv joint leaked grease when wheels hanging but ok when not

slight blow from front joints on exhaust

suspension very stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

strong petrol smell at n/s/r but no leak found

Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

strong petrol smell at n/s/r but no leak found

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,949 miles

exhaust blow from front joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamps leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,390 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamps leaking

Pass 17 May 2016 76,273 miles

suspension hard

Fail 9 May 2016 76,250 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

suspension hard

Pass 8 May 2015 76,038 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2014 76,035 miles

headlamp patterns are dull

exhaust blow from front joint

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2014 76,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow from front joint

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

tracking is along way out

Pass 23 May 2013 76,035 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 76,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 62,310 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 61,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 50,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 49,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2008 49,476 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 49,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 48,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,498 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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WAH 948X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WAH 948X, 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 WAH 948X registered?

WAH 948X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 1982.

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