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VDF 240X

1981 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,195 mi
Last recorded80,195 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDF 240X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside handbrake performance only just met requirements

both headlight beams poor

slight play in steering wheel column bush

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch , rear mount repair plate not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel column bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlight beams poor

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 80,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,686 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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VDF 240X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VDF 240X, 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

How do I check the history of VDF 240X?

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What year was VDF 240X registered?

VDF 240X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is VDF 240X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDF 240X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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