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A238 HSM

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,900 mi
Last recorded50,900 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA238 HSM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 50,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,247 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 48,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 47,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,443 miles

floor coroded but not holed been welded inside difficult to inpect due to underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,095 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,663 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 45,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 43,733 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 43,733 miles

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

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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A238 HSM is a 1983 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 1983 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,190 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 A238 HSM, 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 43 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A238 HSM registered?

A238 HSM is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A238 HSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A238 HSM 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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