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VWE 1S

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,689 mi
Last recorded65,689 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 1S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,523 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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VWE 1S is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWE 1S, 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 VWE 1S registered?

VWE 1S is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is VWE 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWE 1S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWE 1S have outstanding finance?

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