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AJR 580K

1971 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,999 mi
Last recorded54,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJR 580K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

horn on separate switch

Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

horn on separate switch

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

horn on seperate switch on dash

small split in o/s wiper blade

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,987 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake performance on test limit

horn on seperate switch on dash

small split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor coverd in underseal

wheel caps fitted

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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AJR 580K is a 1971 Rover Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJR 580K, 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 AJR 580K registered?

AJR 580K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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