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A188 PNO

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,260 mi
Last recorded56,260 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 PNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,260 miles

indicator tell tail not working

Fail 23 Sep 2025 56,260 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

indicator tell tail not working

Pass 3 Oct 2024 56,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,286 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,838 miles

Number plates missing have exemption. UK re-registered

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,838 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A188 PNO is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 51,532 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 A188 PNO, 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 42 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 A188 PNO registered?

A188 PNO is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A188 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A188 PNO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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