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N179 SOH

1971 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,340 mi
Last recorded6,340 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 SOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 6,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 6,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 5,740 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,205 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 52,027 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fog light not working n/s/r

Front and rear num plates damaged

N/S/R Suspension bush stiff (Rear suspension needs greasing)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres getting low 3mm †

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Very bad oil leak from filter needs looking at??

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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N179 SOH is a 1971 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N179 SOH, 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 N179 SOH registered?

N179 SOH is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N179 SOH safe to buy?

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