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SUT 961X

1981 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUT 961X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 53,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,031 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 53,030 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 52,791 miles

Offside Rear foot handbrake reading low

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,358 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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SUT 961X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SUT 961X, 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

How do I check the history of SUT 961X?

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What year was SUT 961X registered?

SUT 961X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is SUT 961X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUT 961X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUT 961X have outstanding finance?

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