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B400 MJF

1984 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,650 mi
Last recorded14,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 MJF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 14,583 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,492 miles

Corrosion on underside

Rev counter not working

Fail 30 Jul 2019 14,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on underside

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rev counter not working

Pass 30 Jul 2018 14,478 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2018 14,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 14,412 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,402 miles

General surface corrosion

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 14,402 miles

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

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

General surface corrosion

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,291 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 14,291 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,062 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 13,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 8,616 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,779 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 3,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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B400 MJF is a 1984 Rover Mini in White with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B400 MJF, 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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B400 MJF is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 September 1984.

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