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44 ECX

1980 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,132 mi
Last recorded1,132 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 ECX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 1,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 823 miles

Headlamp conversion tape fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Headlamp conversion tape fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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44 ECX is a 1980 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 44 ECX, 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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What year was 44 ECX registered?

44 ECX is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1980.

Is 44 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 ECX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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