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HXF 177J

1970 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,655 mi
Last recorded61,655 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXF 177J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,333 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,093 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake slightly low

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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HXF 177J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXF 177J, 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 HXF 177J registered?

HXF 177J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 October 1970.

Is HXF 177J safe to buy?

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