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VED 566S

1978 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,984 mi
Last recorded61,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVED 566S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 1,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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VED 566S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VED 566S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VED 566S?

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What year was VED 566S registered?

VED 566S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VED 566S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VED 566S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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