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OBL 146R

1976 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 146R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 48,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished or slightly cracking

Fail 9 May 2018 41,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished or slightly cracking

Pass 11 May 2017 38,445 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 38,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 38,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OBL 146R is a 1976 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OBL 146R, 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 OBL 146R registered?

OBL 146R is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is OBL 146R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 146R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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