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OJW 866R

1976 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJW 866R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,481 miles

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

Central Rear hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured chafing on brake pipe (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 94,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured chafing on brake pipe (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,284 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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OJW 866R is a 1976 Rover Mini in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,452 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 OJW 866R, 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 50 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJW 866R registered?

OJW 866R is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 October 1976.

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