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DKG 872V

1980 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,833 mi
Last recorded44,833 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKG 872V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2006 44,833 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,466 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 43,466 miles

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DKG 872V is a 1980 Rover Mini in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DKG 872V, 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 DKG 872V registered?

DKG 872V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1980.

Is DKG 872V safe to buy?

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