MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,358 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust system
Horn works intermittently
N/S/F Brake hose twisted slightly
N/S/F and O/S/F Dip beam lights work intermittently
N/S/F and O/S/F Main beam lights work intermittently
N/S/F and O/S/F Side lights work intermittently
N/S/R and O/S/R Side lights work intermittently
O/S/F Brake hose touches tie rod when turning lock to lock
O/S/F Brake hose twisted slightly
Signs of rubbing O/S/F Wheel arch
Surface corrosion on front brake discs
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust system
Horn works intermittently
N/S Indicator will not stay in the on postion
N/S/F Brake hose twisted slightly
N/S/F and O/S/F Dip beam lights work intermittently
N/S/F and O/S/F Main beam lights work intermittently
N/S/F and O/S/F Side lights work intermittently
N/S/R and O/S/R Side lights work intermittently
Number plate lights work intermittently
O/S/F Brake hose touches tie rod when turning lock to lock
O/S/F Brake hose twisted slightly
Rear seat base insecure
Signs of rubbing O/S/F Wheel arch
Surface corrosion on front brake discs
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
n/s/r foot brake reading low
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion hole in driver's floor.Advise welding
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VKR 179J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 VKR 179J, 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 56 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VKR 179J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1970.
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