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EFG 650V

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFG 650V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 37,278 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both body sill spot welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rusting require cleaning (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight movement in rack

Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rusting require cleaning (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight movement in rack

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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EFG 650V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 EFG 650V, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFG 650V registered?

EFG 650V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is EFG 650V safe to buy?

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