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XFN 269V

1979 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,623 mi
Last recorded83,623 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFN 269V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 83,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 82,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 79,334 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 67,429 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 67,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,709 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 9 Jun 2007 60,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,317 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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XFN 269V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XFN 269V, 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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XFN 269V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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