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VGH 245R

1977 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,723 mi
Last recorded1,723 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 245R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 1,723 miles

Engine oil leaking

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side inner arms (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner side within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 1,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 1,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 1,304 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulkhead corroding

front panel damaged and corroding

nearside wiper poor

offside rear floor corroded not holed

offside rear tyre perishing

offside sun visor taped up

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

sills replaced offside spot welded

Fail 20 May 2014 1,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

front panel damaged

nearside wiper poor

offside rear floor corroded

offside seat belt incorrectly bolted

rear exhast mount broken system still supported

sills replaced spot welded to offside

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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VGH 245R is a 1977 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGH 245R, 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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VGH 245R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 May 1977.

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