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WVH 130V

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,018 mi
Last recorded57,018 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVH 130V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,018 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 57,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,613 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,086 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak on engine / gearbox ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,629 miles

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

slight lift in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 50,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight lift in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 26 May 2006 48,419 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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WVH 130V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVH 130V, 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.

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What year was WVH 130V registered?

WVH 130V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 1979.

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