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VNJ 977Y

1982 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,489 mi
Last recorded34,489 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover Mini54,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 977Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,489 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 34,489 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 34,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,486 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 34,486 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,486 miles

Front steering arms slight play both sides

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 34,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front steering arms slight play both sides

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2017 34,486 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wheel spat insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VNJ 977Y is a 1982 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNJ 977Y, 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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VNJ 977Y is a 1982 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1982.

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