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KUV 6K

1971 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,004 mi
Last recorded70,004 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 6K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 70,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,895 miles

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

Offside sill corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 69,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside sill corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel hose perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,787 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front floor corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,498 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 69,498 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak multiple ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,946 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,343 miles

Coolant leak hose on to heater matrix? ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 68,342 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak hose on to heater matrix? ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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KUV 6K is a 1971 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KUV 6K, 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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KUV 6K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1971.

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