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DOY 98J

1970 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,604 mi
Last recorded75,604 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 98J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 75,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,254 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 73,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 73,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,338 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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DOY 98J is a 1970 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 DOY 98J, 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 56 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 DOY 98J registered?

DOY 98J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1970.

Is DOY 98J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 98J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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