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WDX 184X

1982 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDX 184X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 70,877 miles

underside coated

Fail 20 Jun 2024 70,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside coated

Fail 21 Jun 2021 70,862 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards stop working when fog on (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded and fouling body

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

secondary bonnet catch not working

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,944 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 75,511 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 75,511 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 74,440 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,394 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

The steering is set up in a way that causes the front of the car to skip sideways (tracking set to tow in)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,273 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front wheel slight buckle

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,790 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 71,790 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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WDX 184X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WDX 184X, 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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WDX 184X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1982.

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