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JLY 712V

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,735 mi
Last recorded40,735 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLY 712V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,500 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,829 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 37,829 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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JLY 712V is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JLY 712V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLY 712V registered?

JLY 712V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is JLY 712V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLY 712V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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