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UVG 349X

1981 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,914 mi
Last recorded66,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVG 349X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,914 miles

Front brakes have slight imbalance when applied

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

exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low

oil leak

slight play both sides steering rack ends

slight play offside front hub

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low

oil leak

slight play both sides steering rack ends

slight play offside front hub

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,305 miles

Front steering rack gaiters req cable ties

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 65,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front steering rack gaiters req cable ties

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cannot keep car running to do emmissions

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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UVG 349X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 UVG 349X, 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 45 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 UVG 349X registered?

UVG 349X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UVG 349X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVG 349X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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