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FVE 221W

1980 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVE 221W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,202 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 72,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust clamp is broken but exhaust is still secure.

Pass 10 May 2011 64,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 56,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,549 miles

o/s park brake slightly grabbing and o/s/r brake drum shows some distortion when tested on RBT

slight noise staring from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,516 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2006 29,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 May 2006 29,496 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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FVE 221W is a 1980 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVE 221W, 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 FVE 221W registered?

FVE 221W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is FVE 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVE 221W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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