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BOP 190V

1979 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

633,741 mi
Last recorded633,741 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 190V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 633,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,249 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,926 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,782 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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BOP 190V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BOP 190V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOP 190V registered?

BOP 190V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOP 190V safe to buy?

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