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OVV 265J

1970 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,951 mi
Last recorded73,951 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 265J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,951 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 73,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,996 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,697 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,697 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,527 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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OVV 265J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 OVV 265J, 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 56 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVV 265J registered?

OVV 265J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is OVV 265J safe to buy?

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