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GBH 640Y

1983 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,338 mi
Last recorded42,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 640Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,338 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Slight corrosion rear arches

Fail 15 Jul 2019 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery tray corroded

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Slight corrosion rear arches

Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,297 miles

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

Vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,296 miles

Battery insecure Battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,158 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,444 miles

headlamp patterns poor

minor exhaust leak

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

play in both front suspension top and bottom joints

slight play in rear trailing arm mounts

Fail 13 Aug 2014 86,444 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

headlamp patterns poor

minor exhaust leak

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

play in both front suspension top and bottom joints

slight play in rear trailing arm mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,437 miles

offside & nearside rear radius arms have slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside & nearside rear radius arms have slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 84,002 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,995 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 83,995 miles

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

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

Foot brake travel

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both front hub assemblys

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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GBH 640Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GBH 640Y, 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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GBH 640Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 1983.

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