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JNM 113V

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNM 113V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 88,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,681 miles

all welding repairs undersealed

exhaust slight leak at front

front brakes out of balance

nearside and offside front tie bars bent

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear subframe front mountings corroded

nearside front floor repaired inside

play in column

play in rack

rear panel corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 87,672 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel rear most (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing split (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust leaking at front

nearside and offside front tie bars bent

nearside and offside front tie bars bent

nearside and offside front tie bars bent

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear subframe front mounts corrdoed

nearsidwe front floor repaired inside

play in column

play in rack

rear panel corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,085 miles

front brakes out of balance

nearside and offside front tyres perished

nearside front floor repaired inside

offside front floor rusty

offside front inner wing corroded

play in column

play in rack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,052 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,271 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 852,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f top and bottom ball joint rubbers split.

o/s/f top and bottom ball joint rubbers split.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 852,299 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f top and bottom ball joint rubbers split.

o/s/f top and bottom ball joint rubbers split.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 846,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 846,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,587 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 83,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 82,757 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 82,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JNM 113V is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JNM 113V, 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 JNM 113V registered?

JNM 113V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1979.

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