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GWK 21V

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 21V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,630 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,402 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust mounting broken

off side front tyre perished suggest replacment

Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,399 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust mounting broken

off side front tyre perished suggest replacment

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,909 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,908 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,960 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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GWK 21V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 GWK 21V, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GWK 21V registered?

GWK 21V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GWK 21V safe to buy?

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