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OWY 216M

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWY 216M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,330 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres over 10 years old

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 85,137 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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OWY 216M is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 OWY 216M, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWY 216M?

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What year was OWY 216M registered?

OWY 216M is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1973.

Is OWY 216M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWY 216M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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