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GNP 506J

1971 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,772 mi
Last recorded18,772 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 506J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012
Pass 13 Sep 2010
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 16,485 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 16,483 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GNP 506J is a 1971 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNP 506J, 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 GNP 506J registered?

GNP 506J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GNP 506J safe to buy?

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