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OTT 548W

1981 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,663 mi
Last recorded20,663 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 548W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 20,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 18,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 15,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 11,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 10,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 8,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 5,725 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,763 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 4,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OTT 548W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OTT 548W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTT 548W registered?

OTT 548W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is OTT 548W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTT 548W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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