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LOW 889Y

1982 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 889Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,583 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Fail 28 Jul 2021 98,583 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front a pillar/inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside b pillar corrosion

rear wheels protruding from body

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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LOW 889Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 54,303 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 LOW 889Y, 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 44 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LOW 889Y registered?

LOW 889Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is LOW 889Y safe to buy?

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