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SMA 974V

1980 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,200 mi
Last recorded74,200 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 974V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 74,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,544 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,537 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,099 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

american type headlamps fitted [no aim but has a hot spot]

drivers and passenger floor corroded

slight smearing of brake fluid on o s f brake hose

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,099 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

american type headlamps fitted image like a hot spot

drivers and passenger floor corroded

slight smearing of brake fluid on o s f brake hose

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n s r axle slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n s r axle slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2008 65,146 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 65,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,468 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 64,468 miles

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

1 No side repeaters †2 No rear seatbelts †3 No rear fog light

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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SMA 974V is a 1980 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMA 974V, 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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SMA 974V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 1980.

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