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VSG 430J

1971 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSG 430J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,933 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,908 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

washers and wipers in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,169 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (inside vehicle) (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

washers and wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 46,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,998 miles

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

both rear & offside front tyre's pershied

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to neaside front inner wheel arch/floor pan

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,998 miles

both rear & offside front tyre's pershied

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to neaside front inner wheel arch/floor pan

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both peardrop bushes of the front subframe splitting

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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VSG 430J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 VSG 430J, 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 55 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSG 430J registered?

VSG 430J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is VSG 430J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSG 430J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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