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GVK 578W

1981 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,955 mi
Last recorded48,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVK 578W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,955 miles

advised slight play both suspension upper joints

Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,928 miles

advised nsf osf lower in bush has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,924 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 48,924 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,689 miles

front number plate cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

windscreen has scrathes to nearside

Fail 19 Oct 2017 48,688 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

windscreen has scrathes to nearside

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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GVK 578W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 GVK 578W, 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 45 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 GVK 578W registered?

GVK 578W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1981.

Is GVK 578W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVK 578W 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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