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GKB 81Y

1983 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,897 mi
Last recorded69,897 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKB 81Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 69,897 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow centre to rear

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,943 miles

Evidence of a tyre contacting rear wheel arches (wheel spacers fitted with wider than standard wheels )

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged from contact with wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Evidence of a tyre contacting rear wheel arches (wheel spacers fitted with wider than standard wheels )

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged from contact with wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 68,090 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 68,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 67,623 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high headlight aim out ...car not level? (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 64,999 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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GKB 81Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKB 81Y, 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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GKB 81Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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