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FRX 42V

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 42V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,544 miles

water pump leaking .

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,272 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 64,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 63,378 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 62,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,676 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,635 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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FRX 42V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FRX 42V, 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 FRX 42V registered?

FRX 42V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 June 1980.

Is FRX 42V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRX 42V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRX 42V have outstanding finance?

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