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JVT 844K

1971 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVT 844K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 93,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 30% maximum brake imbalance allowed . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front and offside front wheels are binding slightly . (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 93,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,346 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 93,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes imbalance 35% max allowance 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play in to the hub . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,179 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play nearside front upper ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play offside front upper ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,881 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end broken on steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges 165/60r12 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber nearside split and offside not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges 165/60r12 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,054 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre worn on the outer tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre wearing on the outer tread

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 88,984 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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JVT 844K is a 1971 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 JVT 844K, 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 55 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVT 844K registered?

JVT 844K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1971.

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