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CRU 291Y

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 291Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 99,763 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 99,763 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,763 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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CRU 291Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 CRU 291Y, 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.

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What year was CRU 291Y registered?

CRU 291Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is CRU 291Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRU 291Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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