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AUY 859W

1980 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,393 mi
Last recorded44,393 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 859W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,393 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 44,393 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front manifold joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf suspension bump stop rubber missing

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 4 Feb 2017 44,195 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cover sill has not been continuously seam welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cover sill not welded continuously (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cover sill has not been continuously seam welded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cover sill not welded continuously (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper suspension bump stop missing

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

hazard lights flashing very fast

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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AUY 859W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AUY 859W, 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 AUY 859W registered?

AUY 859W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is AUY 859W safe to buy?

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