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GUW 317W

1980 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,805 mi
Last recorded61,805 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 317W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 61,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 61,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 60,659 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 59,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,449 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,081 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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GUW 317W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GUW 317W, 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 GUW 317W registered?

GUW 317W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is GUW 317W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUW 317W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GUW 317W have outstanding finance?

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