MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
handbrake reserve travel near limit
nearside door mirror missing
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion on nearside & offside front of floor
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
handbrake reserve travel near limit
nearside door mirror missing
offside top ball joint grease nipple broken
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAB 796J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 GAB 796J, 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 GAB 796J registered?
GAB 796J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1970.
Is GAB 796J safe to buy?
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