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MDO 15X

1982 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,212 mi
Last recorded53,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDO 15X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE RUBBING SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUD

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,209 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,123 miles

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust hitting body at rear

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 51,964 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,964 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,607 miles

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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MDO 15X is a 1982 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDO 15X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDO 15X registered?

MDO 15X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1982.

Is MDO 15X safe to buy?

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