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B33 UFJ

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 UFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,652 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper trunnion rust around bolts

Offside Front haedlamp beam aim on max height

Fail 7 Feb 2025 75,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper trunnion rust around bolts

Offside Front haedlamp beam aim on max height

Fail 13 Dec 2024 75,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,972 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Nov 2023 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 72,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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B33 UFJ is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B33 UFJ, 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 B33 UFJ registered?

B33 UFJ is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1984.

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