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OAF 798X

1982 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,449 mi
Last recorded61,449 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAF 798X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 61,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 61,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 59,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 59,366 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,198 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,648 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 43,628 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OAF 798X is a 1982 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OAF 798X, 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

How do I check the history of OAF 798X?

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What year was OAF 798X registered?

OAF 798X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1982.

Is OAF 798X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAF 798X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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