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WBV 140V

1980 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

55,479 mi
Last recorded55,479 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBV 140V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened hand brake cable / leaver /quadrant sticky (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened hand brake cable / leaver /quadrant sticky (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,188 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 50,188 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlight high limit

Offside Rear floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

both front sub frame tear drop mountings deterioating

hand brake quadrants require attention

hand brake requires attention

slight play steering rack

washers require attention

Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,783 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

hand brake requires attention

slight play steering rack

washers require attention

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlight high limit

Offside Rear floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

both front sub frame tear drop mountings deterioating

hand brake quadrants require attention

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,079 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing loose and nuts missing (2.1.6)

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

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

play in nearside swivel joints

play in steering rack

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,416 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 38,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front outer sills holed and corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,872 miles

sills corroded both front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Some play evident in steering column not considered excessive.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 28,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Some play evident in steering column not considered excessive.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 24,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 19,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WBV 140V is a 1980 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 WBV 140V, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBV 140V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1980.

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