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SHG 996X

1982 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHG 996X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 74,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front sill wheel arch area corroading

Slight movement steering column bottom bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,859 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,057 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear foot and handbrake effcort low

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,493 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,735 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 66,735 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,191 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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SHG 996X is a 1982 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SHG 996X, 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 SHG 996X registered?

SHG 996X is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1982.

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The MOT history for SHG 996X shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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