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1971 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,248 mi
Last recorded3,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 MEM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 3,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 3,248 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 3,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 2,562 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 2,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 1,413 miles

Indicator anb main beam warning lights incorrectly positioned

Fail 16 Jul 2013 1,406 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Indicator anb main beam warning lights incorrectly positioned

Pass 2 Dec 2011 1,262 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 1,259 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Play in the o/s/f and n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

Pass 29 Nov 2010 16 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight weep of oil from around the n/s steering rack gaiter

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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80 MEM is a 1971 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 80 MEM, 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 55 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 80 MEM registered?

80 MEM is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is 80 MEM safe to buy?

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