CarVerify

Free Car Check

A895 KEY

1984 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,326 mi
Last recorded12,326 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA895 KEY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,326 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 12,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,313 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,306 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 12,306 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,304 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,220 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,195 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,353 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 117,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All front ball joints have slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,339 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 11,339 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion around front and rear suspension areas

vehicle is rusty around inner floor pans

wheicle has been coated in thick grease and underseal on under side

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A895 KEY is a 1984 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A895 KEY, 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

How do I check the history of A895 KEY?

You can check the full history of A895 KEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A895 KEY registered?

A895 KEY is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A895 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A895 KEY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A895 KEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A895 KEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.