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FKN 941Y

1983 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,488 mi
Last recorded68,488 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 941Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,488 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,471 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front end of sill corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,410 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,107 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,105 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,489 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hole in o/s sill to inner wing NOT detremental to mot

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 66,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play in o/s radus arm †both front shocks starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 66,272 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FKN 941Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FKN 941Y, 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 FKN 941Y registered?

FKN 941Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 1983.

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