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SKM 52W

1980 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,999 mi
Last recorded98,999 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 52W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative shock or arm seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 97,174 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,428 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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SKM 52W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKM 52W, 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 SKM 52W registered?

SKM 52W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is SKM 52W safe to buy?

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