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B439 EWP

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,897 mi
Last recorded80,897 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB439 EWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 80,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 80,491 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 80,118 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 80,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 6,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 5,820 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 4,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,785 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 74,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,809 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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B439 EWP is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B439 EWP, 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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B439 EWP is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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