MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front, front subframe mounting not in locating point
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front, front subframe mounting not in locating point
rear windows tinted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear seats removed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RHJ 873W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 RHJ 873W, 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 RHJ 873W registered?
RHJ 873W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1980.
Is RHJ 873W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RHJ 873W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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