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MSR 664Y

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

27,742 mi
Last recorded27,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSR 664Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 27,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 27,410 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 27,404 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At floor and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,565 miles

rear suspension very soft

Fail 12 Oct 2018 25,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear suspension very soft

Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,962 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 23,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre beginning to split like front tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,903 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 22,903 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 21,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,955 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 18,524 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,524 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,369 miles

Advise two Steering Arms For Slight Play

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 14,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 14,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 12,792 miles

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

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MSR 664Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MSR 664Y, 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 MSR 664Y registered?

MSR 664Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1982.

Is MSR 664Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSR 664Y shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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