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B397 WVW

1984 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,780 mi
Last recorded48,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 WVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,780 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,818 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 43,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,054 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 38,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,261 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 31,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,828 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,127 miles

Both rear tyre wall cracking & nail in off side rear tyre.

Brake pedal low, check and adjust needed soon.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,374 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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B397 WVW is a 1984 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B397 WVW, 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 B397 WVW registered?

B397 WVW is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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