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OEC 736P

1976 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,963 mi
Last recorded88,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 736P
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion in both floor pans but outside prescribed area

Fail 31 May 2017 88,959 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed battery cable under car on exhaust (1.9.2c)

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear on floorpan (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in both front floor pans bot outside prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,406 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of rear tub (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of tub front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of rear tub (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of tub font mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,327 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,327 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 39,803 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 39,803 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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OEC 736P is a 1976 Rover Mini in Red 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 OEC 736P, 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 OEC 736P registered?

OEC 736P is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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