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ENG 252Y

1983 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,660 mi
Last recorded56,660 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENG 252Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2023 56,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts side repeater wire on road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts side repeater wire on road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2022 56,841 miles

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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ENG 252Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENG 252Y, 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 ENG 252Y registered?

ENG 252Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is ENG 252Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENG 252Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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