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MSL 744

1960 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,707 mi
Last recorded51,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Rover Mini52,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 744
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 57,919 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 57,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 17,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,796 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 16,796 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,038 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 12,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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MSL 744 is a 1960 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1960 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 52,568 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 MSL 744, 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 66 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSL 744 registered?

MSL 744 is a 1960 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1960.

Is MSL 744 safe to buy?

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