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CHB 585V

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

50,721 mi
Last recorded50,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHB 585V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2019 50,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Lower fuel pipes heavily undersealed

Lower underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,372 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber brocken but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre pereshed

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre cracking

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak at engine ()

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,003 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Oil leak

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 26 May 2016 49,002 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipes heavily greased

Oil leak

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,635 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Oil leak

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,017 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 48,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,342 miles

wipers slow

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2013 47,342 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers slow

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,663 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 46,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 45,979 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 45,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,339 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,339 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 44,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,970 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 44,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,298 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,298 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CHB 585V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CHB 585V, 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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CHB 585V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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