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MIW 7967

1970 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,284 mi
Last recorded97,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 7967
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,199 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,118 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 50,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

liimited throtle movement

o/s/f inner drive shaft coupling very close to exhaust down pipe

Pass 22 May 2012 50,001 miles

liimited throtle movement

o/s/f inner drive shaft coupling very close to exhaust down pipe

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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MIW 7967 is a 1970 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc 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 MIW 7967, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIW 7967 registered?

MIW 7967 is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is MIW 7967 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 7967 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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