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OHZ 180

1980 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,619 mi
Last recorded65,619 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHZ 180
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 65,143 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 65,143 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 65,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 65,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 64,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached not locked in (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm x/s side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm x/s play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,019 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 82,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,664 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 808,101 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,207 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,009 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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OHZ 180 is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OHZ 180, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHZ 180 registered?

OHZ 180 is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is OHZ 180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHZ 180 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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