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OMB 828V

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 828V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 69,999 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2013 69,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 69,974 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,730 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,099 miles

minor play to the following, nsf wheel bearing , osf lower ball joint and both rear radius arms

Pass 26 May 2009 68,845 miles

floor pan sections corroded but not within prescribed areas

minor play to rear radius arm pins/ bushes "been greased"

minor play to the following : nsf track rod end and both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 May 2009 68,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

floor pan sections corroded but not within prescribed areas

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres starting to perish , osf tyre cut in sidewall but no cord evident

minor play to the following : nsf track rod end and both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2008 67,613 miles

exhaust slightly blowing at rear

minor movement to front subframe mounting bushes ,rear radius arm bushes and front balljoints

Pass 23 May 2007 66,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 66,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor movement front subframe mounting bushes and nsr suspension arm bush / pin

minor play in steering rack to os and front wheel bearings

ns headlamp sealed beam os headlamp halogen one brighter than the other

Fail 17 May 2006 65,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2006 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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OMB 828V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OMB 828V, 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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OMB 828V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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