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A935 ONO

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,332 mi
Last recorded55,332 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA935 ONO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,332 miles

BAD STARTING

BONNET ROD NOT SECURE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside DOOR SILL RUST HOLE

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 55,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

BAD STARTING

BONNET ROD NOT SECURE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside DOOR SILL RUST HOLE

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,325 miles

BONNET ROD NOT SECURE

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING WIRE DAMAGED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside DOOR SILL RUST HOLE

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

BONNET ROD NOT SECURE

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING WIRE DAMAGED

Central EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside DOOR SILL RUST HOLE

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 55,296 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Unable to open fuel cap (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2 Wheel nuts missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,085 miles

BONNET ROD NOT SECURE

Centre EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

RUST HOLES NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT

Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,085 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SUSPECT CLAMP (7.1.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

BONNET ROD NOT SECURE

Centre EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.7MM AND OUT OF SHAPE

RUST HOLES NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front outer sill and nearside inner door sill have corrosion but not within prescibed area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,806 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,127 miles

Bad oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,240 miles

n/s steering rack has wear in joint. Exhaust downpipe bolt missing. Engine tie rod bush worn.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s steering rack has wear in joint. Exhaust downpipe bolt missing. Engine tie rod bush worn.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,712 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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A935 ONO is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 A935 ONO, 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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A935 ONO is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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