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PHT 875Y

1982 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,573 mi
Last recorded62,573 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHT 875Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,573 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower rear quarter panel has corrosion visible from the outside.

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle has oil leaks from diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,573 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,730 miles

All underside of vehicle corroded, patch welded and undersealed

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leaking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle corroded, patch welded and undersealed

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leaking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,727 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch, near upper door hinge

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Various vehicle patch welding present, mainly rear boot/suspension mount area

Fail 9 Sep 2005 60,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PHT 875Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 PHT 875Y, 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 PHT 875Y registered?

PHT 875Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1982.

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