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VEH 541X

1981 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEH 541X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 78,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced floor pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced boot floor (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inner valance both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,968 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,526 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 61,524 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 61,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill area repaired and covered in foam but not holed at present

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,567 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal slightly low

Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,488 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 54,030 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 54,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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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VEH 541X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VEH 541X, 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.

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What year was VEH 541X registered?

VEH 541X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1981.

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