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A881 MNF

1984 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,470 mi
Last recorded41,470 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 MNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 41,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 40,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,853 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 5.82 co cant print out choked machine up (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe chaffing on handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn raduis arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

n/s f wheel rim damaged, hazard lights not working, live wires under car unprotected for cut off switch

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,749 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,747 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear mounting missing (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large sunvisor on screen (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,659 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,659 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunstrip obscures screen (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,739 miles

rear and front passenger seats and seat belts missing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 37,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative dash (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

rear and front passenger seats and seat belts missing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust repairs covered in paste, welding repairs undersealed when presented

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,174 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust repairs covered in paste, welding repairs undersealed when presented

Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,174 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

chassis plate not fastened down

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,097 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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A881 MNF is a 1984 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A881 MNF, 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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A881 MNF is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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