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GUK 99W

1980 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,993 mi
Last recorded57,993 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 99W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,984 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,028 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 55,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 55,205 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 71,434 miles

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear boot floor

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

wear o/s/r and n/s/r radius arm

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,425 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear boot floors

n/s rack gaiter

repairs to floors

wear in n/s/f ball joint

Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear boot floors

n/s rack gaiter

repairs to floors

wear in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,103 miles

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion o/s and n/s inner and outer sills

corrosion on baulk head

very heavy underside corrosion on all of floors and suspension

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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GUK 99W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GUK 99W, 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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GUK 99W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is GUK 99W safe to buy?

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