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SOK 151S

1977 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,078 mi
Last recorded69,078 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOK 151S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,078 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 69,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,879 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion/corroded showing in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 64,879 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested engine staling (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure clasp (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. faulty (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing seatbelt clasp (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion/corroded showing in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SOK 151S is a 1977 Rover Mini in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOK 151S, 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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What year was SOK 151S registered?

SOK 151S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is SOK 151S safe to buy?

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