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VWV 431S

1978 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 431S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 70,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,000 miles

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,000 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror loose

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,338 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,323 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in other swivels+wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,515 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in other swivels+wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,044 miles

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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VWV 431S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 VWV 431S, 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 48 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWV 431S registered?

VWV 431S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1978.

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