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SPP 818R

1977 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 818R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected radius arm seized (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front ball and seat dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,029 miles

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

both front & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2017 72,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold (7.1.2)

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

both front & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,720 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,950 miles

nearside rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 66,134 miles

Offside rear brake effort lags and reading low

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 10 May 2013 66,132 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Long brake pedal travel

Offside rear brake effort lags and reading low

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 61,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 61,789 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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SPP 818R is a 1977 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SPP 818R, 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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SPP 818R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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