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XFC 121V

1979 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,303 mi
Last recorded45,303 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 121V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 45,303 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,717 miles

Central Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 44,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,274 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,783 miles

slight wear in nearside rack end

Fail 11 Feb 2016 43,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in nearside rack end

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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XFC 121V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XFC 121V, 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

How do I check the history of XFC 121V?

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What year was XFC 121V registered?

XFC 121V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is XFC 121V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFC 121V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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