MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pipe leaking both front (3.6.A.1)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short under dash (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure main battery lead under car (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JGW 897V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 JGW 897V, 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 JGW 897V registered?
JGW 897V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 May 1980.
Is JGW 897V safe to buy?
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