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EWJ 486H

1970 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,359 mi
Last recorded18,359 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 486H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 18,357 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 17,358 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,987 miles

osr nsf and nsr tyres perrishing on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2013 16,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osr nsf and nsr tyres perrishing on sidewalls

Fail 3 Apr 2012 16,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust front support clip loose and slight leak at manifold/downpipe joint

rear fog lamp not working

reversing lamps not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust front support clip loose and slight leak at manifold/downpipe joint

rear fog lamp not working

reversing lamps not working

Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,463 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 16,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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EWJ 486H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EWJ 486H, 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.

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What year was EWJ 486H registered?

EWJ 486H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 June 1970.

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