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MVV 287Y

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVV 287Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,833 miles

Both front inner surfaces discs corroded.

Both seats slightly insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer floor corroded.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

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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MVV 287Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVV 287Y, 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 MVV 287Y registered?

MVV 287Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1983.

Is MVV 287Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVV 287Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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