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NMB 585Y

1983 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,584 mi
Last recorded62,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMB 585Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,584 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,574 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,469 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 62,466 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,169 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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NMB 585Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NMB 585Y, 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 NMB 585Y registered?

NMB 585Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is NMB 585Y safe to buy?

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