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SHA 750R

1977 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,321 mi
Last recorded36,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHA 750R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,321 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,251 miles

nsf rack gaiter split

rear fog lamp inop

Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf rack gaiter split

rear fog lamp inop

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,146 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,095 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 36,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 35,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,010 miles

Both rear tyres misshaped

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine/gearbox oil leaks.

slight corrosion to offside sill.

slight play in steering shaft column lower.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine/gearbox oil leaks.

slight corrosion to offside sill.

slight play in steering shaft column lower.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,006 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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SHA 750R is a 1977 Rover Mini in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SHA 750R, 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.

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SHA 750R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1977.

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