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GVA 531N

1975 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVA 531N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,687 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes at rear of engine are very poor condition.

lower steering column has slight play.

metal fuel pipe at rear has small damage.

offside front brake is binding slightly.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 43,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes at rear of engine are very poor condition.

lower steering column has slight play.

metal fuel pipe at rear has small damage.

offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 43,652 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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GVA 531N is a 1975 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,652 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 GVA 531N, 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 51 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVA 531N registered?

GVA 531N is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1975.

Is GVA 531N safe to buy?

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