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CVB 302W

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,311 mi
Last recorded92,311 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVB 302W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,311 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,671 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,542 miles

Front Lower Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,259 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 91,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,605 miles

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,597 miles

front tyres low 165/70/10 h

Fail 2 Jul 2011 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 88,285 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 88,251 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension arms inner ball joint gaiters split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion in places underside vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2009 86,635 miles

No passanger seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 85,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 84,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S FRONT REBOUND RUBBERS MISSING.! †N/S & O/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES TWISTED SLIGHTLY.!

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 80,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CVB 302W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CVB 302W, 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 CVB 302W registered?

CVB 302W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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