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LCJ 769Y

1983 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,204 mi
Last recorded64,204 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 769Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,190 miles

slight corrsion to nearside front inner wheel arche

Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,190 miles

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

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

slight corrsion to nearside front inner wheel arche

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,190 miles

fuel cap seal slighty deteriorated

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 13 Mar 2012 64,190 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

fuel cap seal slighty deteriorated

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,190 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,190 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

all components and underside corroded

brake pedal feels,..... horrible!

previous repairs covered in sealant

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,190 miles

difficult to open n/s door from outside

inner sill and floor pans previously welded

o/s/f jacking point missing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,190 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

difficult to open n/s door from outside

inner sill and floor pans previously welded

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,822 miles

both number plates poor condition

non matching wheel nuts

subframes, brake pipes and previous repairs to body covered in excessive underseal grease mucky stuff - making it impossible to thoroughly assess what's underneath!!!

various other corrosion in non prescribed areas - n/s/f wheel arch, floor, sills etc

Fail 11 Mar 2008 63,817 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both number plates poor condition

non matching wheel nuts

subframes, brake pipes and previous repairs to body covered in excessive underseal grease mucky stuff - making it impossible to thoroughly assess what's underneath!!!

various other corrosion in non prescribed areas - n/s/f wheel arch, floor, sills etc

Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,790 miles

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

oil leak

previous body repairs under sealed

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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LCJ 769Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LCJ 769Y, 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 LCJ 769Y registered?

LCJ 769Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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