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ATC 38V

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,645 mi
Last recorded24,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATC 38V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,645 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 23,097 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 22,862 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 22,857 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure doesn't lock down (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 22,810 miles

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

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 22,810 miles

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

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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ATC 38V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ATC 38V, 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 ATC 38V registered?

ATC 38V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1980.

Is ATC 38V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATC 38V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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