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GJW 140W

1980 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,394 mi
Last recorded86,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 140W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,394 miles

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,313 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,012 miles

Rear subframe badly corroded on nearside (towards front of subframe)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 86,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear subframe badly corroded on nearside (towards front of subframe)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,675 miles

Drives mirror poor condition

O/s/r tyre perished

PLay in o/s/f top lower ball jionts

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,303 miles

front upper suspension arms inner joint boots slightly damaged

rear suspension has been altered

slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,545 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 77,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 77,051 miles

Emissions on limit

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal brake pipes and feul pipes rusty

Play in n/s/f lower ball joint

clips on outter rack gaiter loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,051 miles

Emissions on limit

Metal brake pipes and feul pipes rusty

Play in n/s/f lower ball joint

clips on outter rack gaiter loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,098 miles

as per vt32 issued 08.32 12/07/07

Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

slight fluctuation on f/brakes on rbt

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

f/brake discs deteriated

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

wiper blades poor

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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GJW 140W is a 1980 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GJW 140W, 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 GJW 140W registered?

GJW 140W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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