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VEJ 14V

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,671 mi
Last recorded85,671 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEJ 14V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2020 85,671 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 75,965 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 75,963 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,189 miles

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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VEJ 14V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red 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 VEJ 14V, 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

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What year was VEJ 14V registered?

VEJ 14V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1979.

Is VEJ 14V safe to buy?

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