CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJA 266V

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,793 mi
Last recorded45,793 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJA 266V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,562 miles

Corrosion to OSF outer sill

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sight mis-shape to NSR tyre

Slight binding to NSF brake

Slight play NSR radius arm bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 45,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Corrosion to OSF outer sill

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sight mis-shape to NSR tyre

Slight binding to NSF brake

Slight play NSR radius arm bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside (5.2.2a)

Slight binding to nearside front and offside front brake

Slight misshape to nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,536 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of offside sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside (5.2.2a)

Slight binding to nearside front and offside front brake

Slight misshape to nearside rear tyre

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJA 266V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJA 266V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJA 266V?

You can check the full history of FJA 266V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJA 266V registered?

FJA 266V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is FJA 266V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJA 266V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJA 266V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJA 266V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.