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VFP 486S

1977 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFP 486S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 80,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust mount broken .

Pass 14 May 2013 79,902 miles

Centre exaust support broken .

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

Off side rear seat has belt fitted .

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

Fail 8 May 2013 79,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exaust support broken .

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

Off side rear seat has belt fitted .

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

Pass 17 May 2012 78,776 miles

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

Fail 10 May 2012 78,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,909 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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VFP 486S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,649 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 VFP 486S, 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 49 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFP 486S registered?

VFP 486S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1977.

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