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JVG 390M

1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,619 mi
Last recorded2,619 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 390M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 2,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 1,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 744 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 506 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 402 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 402 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,471 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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JVG 390M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 JVG 390M, 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 52 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 JVG 390M registered?

JVG 390M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is JVG 390M safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVG 390M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVG 390M have outstanding finance?

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