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XMV 252Y

1982 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 252Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 85,255 miles

Front subframe bushes have play ns and os

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Rear radius arm bushes have play

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,252 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

emits blue smoke

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,252 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust fouling floor at front

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,640 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 83,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Alternator light on

front number plate loose

front subframe front mountings starting to seperate

movement in engine steady bar bushes

nearside inner CV joint worn

offset of offside rear wheel does not match other wheels on vehicle

rear fuel pipe secured to nearside brake pipe

slight movement in front seat lower brackets

slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 77,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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XMV 252Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XMV 252Y, 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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XMV 252Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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