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B84 VYC

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,040 mi
Last recorded90,040 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB84 VYC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 89,657 miles

Offside Sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 88,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

vehicle undersealed unable too fully inspect welding repairs

Fail 4 Oct 2021 88,313 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,263 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet release stiff in operation

Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet release stiff in operation

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 87,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,993 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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B84 VYC is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B84 VYC, 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 B84 VYC registered?

B84 VYC is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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