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880 EYK

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,700 mi
Last recorded3,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration880 EYK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 3,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 3,682 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed battery cable on subframe (1.9.2c)

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

2 bolts loose on gear selector housing attachment to gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2014 3,654 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

petrol leaking from top carb.n1.

Pass 1 May 2013 3,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,695 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 2,689 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 2,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 98,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,199 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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880 EYK is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 880 EYK, 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 880 EYK registered?

880 EYK is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1980.

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