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BCW 658V

1980 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,967 mi
Last recorded79,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCW 658V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 79,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,245 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,999 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2008 6,399 miles

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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BCW 658V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BCW 658V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCW 658V registered?

BCW 658V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is BCW 658V safe to buy?

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