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EOG 478V

1980 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 478V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,507 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind shock (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 May 2019 93,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play in rack n/s front ()

Pass 2 May 2018 93,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 92,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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EOG 478V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 EOG 478V, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EOG 478V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1980.

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