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SKL 149X

1981 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,657 mi
Last recorded72,657 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 149X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,657 miles

advise repositioning of n\s\f and o\s\r metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise repositioning of n\s\f and o\s\r metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

bonnet has slight play at fixings

Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

bonnet has slight play at fixings

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,110 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,110 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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SKL 149X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SKL 149X, 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 SKL 149X registered?

SKL 149X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SKL 149X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 149X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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