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CHA 515C

1976 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,968 mi
Last recorded37,968 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 515C
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,968 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 37,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 37,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 35,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,123 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 30,119 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,808 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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CHA 515C is a 1976 Rover Mini in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,452 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 CHA 515C, 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 50 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 CHA 515C registered?

CHA 515C is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is CHA 515C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHA 515C shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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