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B476 PDB

1984 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,054 mi
Last recorded54,054 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 PDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 54,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess central (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 54,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess central (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,473 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable rose end (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,481 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable rose end (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,887 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 46,887 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 46,885 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 40,443 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,442 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

HC's are high

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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B476 PDB is a 1984 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B476 PDB, 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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B476 PDB is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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