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DDE 504W

1980 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,876 mi
Last recorded63,876 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 504W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 63,876 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 63,876 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inoperative Fog Light

Rear Inoperative Fog Light

Pass 8 May 2018 63,382 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,382 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 57,964 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,964 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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DDE 504W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DDE 504W, 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 DDE 504W registered?

DDE 504W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is DDE 504W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDE 504W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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