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ETR 221W

1981 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 221W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper axel swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill 2 x areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mounting bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,774 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area or considered excessive

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2018 54,668 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,389 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 54,387 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,849 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom of wheel arch too floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch too floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,489 miles

Offside and nearside front innner wheelarch coroded but not in prescribed area

Offside rear outer sill coroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,489 miles

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

Offside and nearside front innner wheelarch coroded but not in prescribed area

Offside rear outer sill coroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,150 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,803 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,789 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,386 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 52,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,883 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 51,392 miles

Oil leak

rear subframe has been welded in past

Fail 26 May 2010 51,386 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear subframe has been welded in past

Pass 28 May 2009 50,760 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Previous welding repairs to subframe have been carried out

Pass 30 May 2008 50,102 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

previous welding repairs to rear subframe have been carried out

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,396 miles

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,526 miles

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

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

rear subframe has a welded repair †offside sill has corrosion not within perscribed area

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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ETR 221W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ETR 221W, 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.

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What year was ETR 221W registered?

ETR 221W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 July 1981.

Is ETR 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETR 221W shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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