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NRP 27P

1976 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,517 mi
Last recorded26,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRP 27P
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,410 miles

Nearside front tie bar mounting bolt slightly loose but wont tighten

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2015 24,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 21,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 19,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 13,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,018 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 10,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 7,961 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,528 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 5,528 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 3,311 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 3,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle has a considerable amount of welding work done to under body, please note all wielding seems adequete and seamed all round. However welding is covered with undersill and not all is visible, but tapped with c.a.t tool seems firm.

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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NRP 27P is a 1976 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1976 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,452 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 NRP 27P, 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 50 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRP 27P registered?

NRP 27P is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1976.

Is NRP 27P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRP 27P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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