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B589 ERD

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB589 ERD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under clamps (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower arms modified componets

O/S floor pan to bulkhead / jacking point bent

Smell of fuel in boot and fuel hose has been extended

Fail 4 Jun 2024 59,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under clamps (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower arms modified componets

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/S floor pan to bulkhead / jacking point bent

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Smell of fuel in boot and fuel hose has been extended

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2020 59,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 58,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,906 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,805 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,027 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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B589 ERD is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B589 ERD, 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 B589 ERD registered?

B589 ERD is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B589 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B589 ERD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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