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EWO 340V

1980 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,982 mi
Last recorded47,982 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWO 340V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,982 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 47,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,735 miles

corrosion to -- n/s/f sill,floor,jacking point & seat support area.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,593 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 47,204 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 46,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,121 miles

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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EWO 340V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWO 340V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWO 340V registered?

EWO 340V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is EWO 340V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWO 340V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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