CarVerify

Free Car Check

GDC 176V

1980 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

67,464 mi
Last recorded67,464 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above 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

RegistrationGDC 176V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
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

17 pass 18 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 67,464 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front edges of floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 67,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front edges of floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 67,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear fog light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,335 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to front edges of floor pans (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp is inop . non obligatory

gear lever remote bushes are perished

Fail 3 Jul 2024 67,333 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested as both headlamps inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush worn/sagging (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all front and rear are inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to front edges of floor pans (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp is inop . non obligatory

gear lever remote bushes are perished

Pass 18 May 2022 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan damaged

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 60,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket missing tie rod bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan damaged

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 59,819 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bonded suspension boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Outer Sill covers fitted obstructing view to sills

Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,648 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Outer Sill covers fitted obstructing view to sills

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,508 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 59,508 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 59,371 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,201 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mist of oil on steering rack

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside and offside front rack arms have slight play inner joints

Offside door pillor shows signs of cracking and paint

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,201 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mist of oil on steering rack

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside and offside front rack arms have slight play inner joints

Offside door pillor shows signs of cracking and paint

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,051 miles

Oil leak

Oil on steering rack

Bodywork cracked on Nearside and Offside door pillers

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside front floor pan jacking points slightly crushed

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Slight play in Nearside and Offside front wheel bearings

Slightly poor beam image

Fail 6 Jul 2013 59,051 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Bodywork cracked on Nearside and Offside door pillers

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside front floor pan jacking points slightly crushed

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Oil on steering rack

Slight play in Nearside and Offside front wheel bearings

Slightly poor beam image

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,860 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,860 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box mount

passanger door handle

rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,760 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake discs slightly pitted

oil misting too steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,629 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brakke binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,279 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,819 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

wiper poor operation n/s blade poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2007 57,361 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

some wear steering rack front tie bars slightly bent lower engine tie bar disconnected

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,361 miles

some wear steering rack front tie bars slightly bent lower engine tie bar disconnected

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 56,853 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reverse lights not working damage front n/o/plate

some wear steering rack damage rear sub frame damage to floors

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

GDC 176V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 GDC 176V, 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

How do I check the history of GDC 176V?

You can check the full history of GDC 176V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GDC 176V registered?

GDC 176V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is GDC 176V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDC 176V shows 35 tests with a 48.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDC 176V 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 GDC 176V. 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.