MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,320 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EPB 499V registered?
EPB 499V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is EPB 499V safe to buy?
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