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OYR 385Y

1982 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

39,423 mi
Last recorded39,423 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYR 385Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,423 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,423 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 39,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly seized.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,943 miles

surface corrosion front floor pans

Fail 15 Mar 2016 37,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

surface corrosion front floor pans

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,459 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F Floor

Exhaust Centre Joint Blowing

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 37,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to O/S/F Floor

Exhaust Centre Joint Blowing

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 34,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,663 miles

advanced wear both inner rack joints

beam aim reflectors fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Nov 2012 31,663 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advanced wear both inner rack joints

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,740 miles

rear subframe flexis when handbrake is applied, nearside rear brake readings low

Fail 3 Nov 2011 27,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear subframe flexis when handbrake is applied, nearside rear brake readings low

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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OYR 385Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 OYR 385Y, 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.

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What year was OYR 385Y registered?

OYR 385Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is OYR 385Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYR 385Y shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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