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UVB 211T

1979 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,354 mi
Last recorded40,354 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVB 211T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,661 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,651 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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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UVB 211T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UVB 211T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVB 211T registered?

UVB 211T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is UVB 211T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVB 211T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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