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MEH 423V

1980 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,725 mi
Last recorded43,725 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 423V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 42,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes along with O/S indicator (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 41,805 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 41,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 41,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights N/W (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,194 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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MEH 423V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MEH 423V, 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 MEH 423V registered?

MEH 423V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1980.

Is MEH 423V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEH 423V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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