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LOA 31X

1981 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,838 mi
Last recorded62,838 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOA 31X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 61,600 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 61,587 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 May 2017 60,859 miles

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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LOA 31X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LOA 31X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LOA 31X?

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What year was LOA 31X registered?

LOA 31X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LOA 31X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOA 31X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOA 31X have outstanding finance?

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