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BON 907V

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,137 mi
Last recorded87,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 907V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear subframe mount floor area corroded and split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts reverse light switch wires rubbing on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached both subframe forward teardrop mounts detached and separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers seat pivot bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose engine stabiliser rod not connected (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Front exhaust gearbox mount not connected and broken

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators flashing at different rates (4.4.4 (a))

Front Inner both inner driveshaft cv boots leaking grease

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides top and bottom ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front washer bottle holed at bottom leaking washer fluid

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake flexi twisted and chaffing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe front to back chaffing in location clips and at steering rack (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative no tell tale when operating o/s indicator (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt webbing fraying at edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing on side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 85,884 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 84,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,393 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all lamps (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all lamps (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front bumper loose

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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BON 907V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BON 907V, 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 BON 907V registered?

BON 907V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1979.

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