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GJM 763W

1980 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,597 mi
Last recorded4,597 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJM 763W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 4,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 4,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS HEAVYLY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,151 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pannel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pannel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 415 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

car is rally prepped, roll cage and bucket seats fitted rear seats untested

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50 miles

Engine revs & CO fluctuating; some white smoke noted.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 50 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy

Engine revs & CO fluctuation intermittently, & engine 'running on'. Some white smoke present.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

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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GJM 763W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJM 763W, 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 GJM 763W registered?

GJM 763W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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