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UFU 4T

1984 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,786 mi
Last recorded3,786 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFU 4T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 3,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 3,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached arch. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 3,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 3,783 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 3,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019
Pass 7 Apr 2018 3,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017
Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,258 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 3,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 2,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 2,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,056 miles

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

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

one seat fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15 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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UFU 4T is a 1984 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 51,532 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 UFU 4T, 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 42 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UFU 4T registered?

UFU 4T is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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