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DRW 710Y

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,976 mi
Last recorded15,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRW 710Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper operation slow

drivers and front passenger seats mountings repositioned and are much weaker than standard

seat belt mountings have been repositioned and are much weaker than standard

Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,976 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers and front passenger seats mountings repositioned and are much weaker than standard

seat belt mountings have been repositioned and are much weaker than standard

Pass 9 May 2008 14,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,042 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 14,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 140,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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DRW 710Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRW 710Y, 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 DRW 710Y registered?

DRW 710Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is DRW 710Y safe to buy?

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