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B449 WUW

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,056 mi
Last recorded63,056 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB449 WUW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 59,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,134 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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B449 WUW is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B449 WUW, 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 B449 WUW registered?

B449 WUW is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B449 WUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B449 WUW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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