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AJN 26S

1977 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,864 mi
Last recorded66,864 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 26S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 66,864 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 2,943 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 2,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs fouling brake carrier (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 1,255 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 1,249 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking tabs not secure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,802 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle Body Modified, But Not Weakened Or Dangerous

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Lower arm/ Stabiliser (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Lower arm/ Stabiliser (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fitted to Offside Rear If Present On Vehicle (1.3.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle Body Modified, But Not Weakened Or Dangerous

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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AJN 26S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,649 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 AJN 26S, 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 49 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 AJN 26S registered?

AJN 26S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1977.

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