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OTF 815R

1977 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,153 mi
Last recorded52,153 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 815R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,026 miles

n/s and o/s sill poor repair but adequate

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,026 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and o/s sill poor repair but adequate

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,026 miles

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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OTF 815R is a 1977 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,649 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 OTF 815R, 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 49 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTF 815R registered?

OTF 815R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1977.

Is OTF 815R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTF 815R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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