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JMP 770P

1975 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,902 mi
Last recorded42,902 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMP 770P
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,902 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on floorpan

Offside number plate lamp dim

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Slight play in both front suspension ball joints

Slight play in nearside rear suspension arm

Fail 26 Oct 2012 42,902 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Corrosion starting to appear on floorpan

Offside number plate lamp dim

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Slight play in both front suspension ball joints

Slight play in nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,899 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,300 miles

Both front brake disc`s slightly pitted

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Hazard warning lamps flash fast

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Rear exhust section fouling subframe center section fouling on floor

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,300 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, is loose in its adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc`s slightly pitted

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Gearshift stabilizer bar lock nut missing

Hazard warning lamps flash fast

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Rear exhust section fouling subframe center section fouling on floor

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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JMP 770P is a 1975 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,652 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 JMP 770P, 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 51 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JMP 770P is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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