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AHR 39V

1979 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,208 mi
Last recorded76,208 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHR 39V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 76,208 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,345 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high intermittent (7.3.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 66,987 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AHR 39V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AHR 39V, 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 AHR 39V registered?

AHR 39V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is AHR 39V safe to buy?

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