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EPB 499V

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,320 mi
Last recorded63,320 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 499V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

floor corroded

front inner wings removed and new front subframe mounts fitted

reg plate damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 79,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,826 miles

both front top ball joint has slight play

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside front outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear windows tinted

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,826 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front outersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear windows tinted

several corosion spots showing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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EPB 499V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPB 499V, 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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EPB 499V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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