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A937 HWK

1983 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,711 mi
Last recorded2,711 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA937 HWK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 2,711 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner & outer box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 2,675 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 915 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 901 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at the clamp on the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill is slightly corroded in places

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.19% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at the clamp on the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill is slightly corroded in places

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

steering column has slight play at mounting bracket

Fail 18 Feb 2020 98,454 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

steering column has slight play at mounting bracket

Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,496 miles

Gear lever stiff to opearate

Handbrake on next to last notch

Reversing lamps inoperative

Slight play in o/s top balljoint and n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,496 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

gear lever stiff to opearate

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s upper balljoint

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,202 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,178 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,357 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 92,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 92,328 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 90,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 90,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A937 HWK is a 1983 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A937 HWK, 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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A937 HWK is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1983.

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