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DDF 135Y

1983 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,794 mi
Last recorded84,794 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 135Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has trailer tyre fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive flitch area distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower A panel corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has trailer tyre fitted

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 84,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front A panel corroded

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive flitch area distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 82,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive flitch area slight damage (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside A panel corroded

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 82,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front pear shape mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened split and corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front A panel slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner front flitch area has damage

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,373 miles

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

exhaust mount off gearbox loose

split pin missing from driveshaft nut but wired

Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,373 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust mount off gearbox loose

split pin missing from driveshaft nut but wired

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,788 miles

underbody and brake pipes of car has under sealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2014 72,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,916 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 69,914 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s/f eng mount [no spring washers on nuts and bolts {could undo themselves}

o/s/f top and lower ball joint nuts have no washers or locking device etc

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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DDF 135Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DDF 135Y, 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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DDF 135Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1983.

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