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KNO 17Y

1983 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,097 mi
Last recorded30,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNO 17Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 30,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,996 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KNO 17Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNO 17Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNO 17Y registered?

KNO 17Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1983.

Is KNO 17Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNO 17Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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