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CKW 633V

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,044 mi
Last recorded22,044 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKW 633V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 22,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,366 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under body rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under body rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,980 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 3,569 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 3,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,108 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 99,106 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,615 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,768 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,104 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 79,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,936 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 74,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,869 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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CKW 633V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CKW 633V, 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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CKW 633V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1979.

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