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JOV 583W

1981 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,273 mi
Last recorded2,273 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOV 583W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 2,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 2,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 1,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 99 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 99 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33 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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JOV 583W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 JOV 583W, 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 45 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 JOV 583W registered?

JOV 583W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is JOV 583W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOV 583W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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