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CGV 748Y

1983 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,919 mi
Last recorded30,919 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGV 748Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 30,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 30,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 30,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 30,050 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 30,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 29,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 28,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,680 miles

All 4 tyres are 10 years old

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

Pass 11 May 2015 27,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2014 27,226 miles

high rear brake imbalance

poor beam image on both headlamps

Pass 20 May 2013 26,892 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 26,884 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 26,614 miles

o/s/r footbrake requires attention

Pass 5 May 2011 26,334 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,327 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 26,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 25,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 25,906 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 25,621 miles

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

no rear seat belts fitted

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 May 2008 25,621 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

no rear seat belts fitted

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 25,263 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

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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CGV 748Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,190 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 CGV 748Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CGV 748Y registered?

CGV 748Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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