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EME 396J

1971 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,700 mi
Last recorded4,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEME 396J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 4,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 4,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not checked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness Steering wheel loose. (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 3,971 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 3,971 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 1,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 1,953 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2019 1,952 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 1,147 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 1,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,882 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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EME 396J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EME 396J, 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 EME 396J registered?

EME 396J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 January 1971.

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