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NEV 330J

1971 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

267 mi
Last recorded267 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEV 330J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 267 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under-body covered in under-seal

Fail 24 Jun 2024 264 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

vehicle under-body covered in under-seal

Pass 14 May 2019 235 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 229 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 101 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 5 miles

OIL LEAKS

Pass 19 May 2014
Pass 21 May 2010
Pass 2 Jun 2008
Fail 19 May 2008

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007
Fail 13 Apr 2007

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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NEV 330J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 NEV 330J, 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 NEV 330J registered?

NEV 330J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1971.

Is NEV 330J safe to buy?

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