MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,948 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear not attached (3.3 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel minimal effort 10kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel minimal effort 10kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged no glass ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rpairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint bolt loose (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
clutch pedal rubber missing
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTX 971V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 DTX 971V, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DTX 971V registered?
DTX 971V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1980.
Is DTX 971V safe to buy?
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