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A681 OHO

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA681 OHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,716 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when pressed

Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,708 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when pedal pressed

Fail 10 Feb 2023 50,701 miles

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

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when pedal pressed

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,629 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when applying brakes

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,623 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when pressure applied

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

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,471 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when brakes operated

Rear brake imbalance maximum reading only just met

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,441 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when pressed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 50,441 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal area when pressed

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,317 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,185 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 50,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,889 miles

Rear wheels outside arches

Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,889 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper shockabsorber mount area corroded

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

Rear wheels outside arches

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wiper defective but not obscuring drivers veiw

o/s/f headlight surround missing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wiper defective but not obscuring drivers veiw

o/s/f headlight surround missing

Fail 17 May 2013 38,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel line poorly routed running close to exhaust down pipe

rear most exhaust mount in poor condition

steering rack boots perished

Pass 17 May 2013 38,566 miles

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

fuel line poorly routed running close to exhaust down pipe

rear most exhaust mount in poor condition

steering rack boots perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,994 miles

o/s front upper ball joint has slight free play

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,052 miles

o/s front upper ball joint has slight free play

o/s front wheel bearing has slight free play

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 31,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front upper ball joint has slight free play

o/s front wheel bearing has slight free play

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 2,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 16,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,641 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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A681 OHO is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 A681 OHO, 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.

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A681 OHO is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 July 1984.

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