MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery positive lead close to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip fouling on suspension hub.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All. (5.2.3 (j))
Vin plate not secured to vehicle.
Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Battery positive lead close to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip fouling on suspension hub.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All. (5.2.3 (j))
Vin plate not secured to vehicle.
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAW 839S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 VAW 839S, 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 48 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAW 839S registered?
VAW 839S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 January 1978.
Is VAW 839S safe to buy?
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