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FGX 143V

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,339 mi
Last recorded87,339 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGX 143V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 May 2021 87,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,829 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,516 miles

Both o/s and n/s streering rack boots slightly split and leaking

Nearside Front Inner seat mount bracket to cross member bolt loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear back panel welded to a minimum standerd (2.4.A.3)

both front seat mount brackets to cross member have no washers on bolts.bolts starting to pull through

both front wipers smearing

both front wipers smearing

n/s and o/s floors have been heavily welded to a minimum standerd

o/s and n/s sills heavily welded to a minimum standard

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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FGX 143V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FGX 143V, 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 FGX 143V registered?

FGX 143V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is FGX 143V safe to buy?

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