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OPA 540R

1976 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,172 mi
Last recorded29,172 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 540R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 28,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,238 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,239 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 19,239 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,952 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,460 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 77,541 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 77,540 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OPA 540R is a 1976 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 OPA 540R, 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 OPA 540R registered?

OPA 540R is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1976.

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