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KWC 226Y

1983 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWC 226Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,399 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 96,184 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 96,165 miles

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

slight play in rack

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

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

off side rear tyre slight crackes on wall

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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KWC 226Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWC 226Y, 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 KWC 226Y registered?

KWC 226Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is KWC 226Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWC 226Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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