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FAX 834V

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,359 mi
Last recorded5,359 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 834V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 5,359 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 5,350 miles

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

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 5,234 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boots perished slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 5,234 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boots perished slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users bottom rad pipe clip loose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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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FAX 834V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FAX 834V, 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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What year was FAX 834V registered?

FAX 834V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is FAX 834V safe to buy?

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