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B527 AFE

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,982 mi
Last recorded15,982 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 AFE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 15,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle undesealed

Fail 23 Aug 2023 15,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working All lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 15,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated adjustment joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated adjustment joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Whole of underneath vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 17 Aug 2021 15,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated adjustment joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated adjustment joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Whole of underneath vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 14,530 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,498 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 14,498 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 7 Jul 2016 14,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside front rack end

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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B527 AFE is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B527 AFE, 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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B527 AFE is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B527 AFE safe to buy?

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