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A988 VMB

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 VMB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 55,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 52,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 43,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,254 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 43,254 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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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A988 VMB is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A988 VMB, 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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What year was A988 VMB registered?

A988 VMB is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A988 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A988 VMB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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