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B852 WHT

1984 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 WHT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 79,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 79,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,290 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 44,290 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension lying very close to bump stops.

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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B852 WHT is a 1984 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B852 WHT, 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 B852 WHT registered?

B852 WHT is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1984.

Is B852 WHT safe to buy?

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