MOT Status
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31,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RDC 542X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RDC 542X, 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.
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What year was RDC 542X registered?
RDC 542X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 1981.
Is RDC 542X safe to buy?
The MOT history for RDC 542X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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