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RNV 559V

1980 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,057 mi
Last recorded84,057 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNV 559V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,057 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,631 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,520 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 77,520 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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RNV 559V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNV 559V, 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 RNV 559V registered?

RNV 559V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1980.

Is RNV 559V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNV 559V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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