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DOL 450V

1980 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOL 450V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 70,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,000 miles

all tyres 17 yrs old

Pass 15 Apr 2020 69,994 miles

all tyres are 16 yr old

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyres 15 yrs old

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,296 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre cut but not reaching cords

rear brake back plte damp

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,889 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre side wall cut bot not reaching cords

suspect near side rear brake cylinder leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,226 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 94,609 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding of off side rear brake

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,838 miles

slight binding of off side rear brake

slight play in steering column

Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,843 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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DOL 450V is a 1980 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DOL 450V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOL 450V registered?

DOL 450V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is DOL 450V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOL 450V shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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