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FTC 716W

1981 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,310 mi
Last recorded48,310 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTC 716W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,310 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor insecure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,185 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,185 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,585 miles

offside and nearside front tie bar bushes detering

Fail 1 Feb 2013 38,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and rear under panels showing sings off corrosion not excess

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,631 miles

front suspension low

nearside steering rack gater twisted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension low

nearside steering rack gater twisted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,300 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 79,263 miles

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

n/s caliper link pipe close to driveshaft on full lock

n/s wiper slighyly smeary

o/s flexi pipe close to tie rod

Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,541 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 83,541 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r foot brake low performance

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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FTC 716W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 FTC 716W, 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 45 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FTC 716W registered?

FTC 716W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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