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VDR 591V

1979 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,293 mi
Last recorded62,293 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 591V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2006 61,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust in the front end of the nearside sill

Fail 18 Nov 2006 61,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust in the front end of the nearside sill

Pass 5 Dec 2005 58,188 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 58,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

note!! o/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

note!! play in n/s/f inner rack joint

note!! slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

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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VDR 591V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VDR 591V, 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

How do I check the history of VDR 591V?

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What year was VDR 591V registered?

VDR 591V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is VDR 591V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDR 591V 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.

Does VDR 591V have outstanding finance?

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