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B466 MLF

1984 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

597 mi
Last recorded597 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB466 MLF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 597 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car been welded in past and coated in undersill

centre exhaust been pasted up

engine oil leak

near side front brake pipe rusty

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noise

off side rear panel holed

rear brake pipes coated in undersill

slight play both front sub frame bushes

slight play both rear wheel bearing

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play front ball joint

slight play near side rear radious arm

Pass 1 Mar 2008 98,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres close to 1.6 legall limit

engine oil leak

near side rear tyre bold on outer edge

near side rear wheel bearing has slight play

off side front and near side front floor pans have been welded and covered in under sill

off side rear tyre perishing

silicon over centre exhaust

slight movement in near side front bottom ball joint

slight movement in off side front bottom ball joint

slight play in near side front stering arm

slight play in off side front steering arm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,132 miles

see checklist 472544

Fail 18 Feb 2007 88,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 80,861 miles

c/l 411884

Fail 23 Feb 2006 80,861 miles

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

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

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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B466 MLF is a 1984 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B466 MLF, 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 B466 MLF registered?

B466 MLF is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B466 MLF safe to buy?

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