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B218 VYD

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208 mi
Last recorded208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB218 VYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 165 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 165 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,551 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 36,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 35,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,720 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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B218 VYD is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B218 VYD, 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 B218 VYD registered?

B218 VYD is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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