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JKJ 47Y

1983 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,844 mi
Last recorded41,844 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKJ 47Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 40,460 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all suspension grease points look dry

both washer/ wiper switch knob damaged

near side rear hub bearing very slightly noisy

off side front brake hose slightly twisted

off side front lower engine steady bracket broken

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 37,197 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) 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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JKJ 47Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JKJ 47Y, 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 JKJ 47Y registered?

JKJ 47Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 1983.

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