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VDG 230J

1970 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDG 230J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,777 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,205 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,205 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure lower attachment to steering rack loose (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan patch not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe ,rear mounting out rigger not welded to new floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe, rear mounting out rigger not welded to new floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front seats hitting seat belt reels

offside front and rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 86,004 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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VDG 230J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 VDG 230J, 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 56 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VDG 230J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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