1984 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · A512 VMA
1984 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1984. Recorded mileage 42,246 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A512 VMA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 42,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A512 VMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Rover Mini (A512 VMA) between March 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)”.
A512 VMA Mileage History
- 29/03/200632,547 mi
- 04/04/200632,547 mi
- 03/04/200732,549 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/200835,547 mi+2,998 mi
- 10/04/200835,547 mi
- 16/06/200939,739 mi+4,192 mi
- 06/05/201039,739 mi
- 18/05/201039,739 mi
- 06/05/201139,999 mi+260 mi
- 22/05/201740,316 mi+317 mi
- 14/06/201848,936 mi+8,620 mi
- 18/11/202041,336 mi-7,600 mi
- 09/12/202141,964 mi+628 mi
- 15/03/202342,246 mi+282 mi
Average of roughly 572 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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