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NRN 175X

1981 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

158 mi
Last recorded158 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRN 175X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 158 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavily undersealed and welded

rear of battery cable insecure

secondary bonnet latch missing

Fail 8 May 2007 99,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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NRN 175X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 NRN 175X, 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.

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What year was NRN 175X registered?

NRN 175X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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