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BOU 475V

1980 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,908 mi
Last recorded18,908 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOU 475V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 18,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 18,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 18,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 18,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,701 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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BOU 475V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BOU 475V, 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 BOU 475V registered?

BOU 475V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1980.

Is BOU 475V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOU 475V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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