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OCW 912X

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCW 912X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,703 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in Columbus bush

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,282 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sun visor removed

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,282 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Sun visor removed

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,600 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering column bush slight play at bottom (2.1.2c)

Offside Front sunvisor loose but stays upright

Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,600 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering column bush slight play at bottom (2.1.2c)

Offside Front sunvisor loose but stays upright

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,441 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,958 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 73,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 72,745 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 72,740 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,895 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 70,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,366 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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OCW 912X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCW 912X, 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 OCW 912X registered?

OCW 912X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 February 1982.

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