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FDA 515V

1980 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDA 515V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,397 miles

slight play in near side radius arm bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2025 60,392 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in near side radius arm bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,370 miles

all brakes binding slightly

all tyres perished and splitting and over 10 years old

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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FDA 515V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDA 515V, 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 FDA 515V registered?

FDA 515V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1980.

Is FDA 515V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDA 515V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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