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B321 VCX

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB321 VCX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,100 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,073 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 81,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both Fronts (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 81,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,259 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,846 miles

Front wipers not parking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,842 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front wipers not parking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B321 VCX is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B321 VCX, 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 B321 VCX registered?

B321 VCX is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 October 1984.

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