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PUK 721Y

1982 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,085 mi
Last recorded7,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUK 721Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 7,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 4,832 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 4,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 2,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 1,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 557 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle clearly excessively modified but satisfied all modifications have been carried out safely and legally

Fail 2 Oct 2020 557 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working *** BOTH *** (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle clearly excessively modified but satisfied all modifications have been carried out safely and legally

Pass 28 Aug 2018 526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 526 miles

slight water leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 1,028 miles

slight oil leak

subframes rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2011 925 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 19 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 74,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,874 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,301 miles

exhaust front pipe very close to floor pan

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

exhaust front pipe very close to floor pan

slight oil leak from engine area

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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PUK 721Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PUK 721Y, 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 PUK 721Y registered?

PUK 721Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 December 1982.

Is PUK 721Y safe to buy?

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