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OVW 524K

1971 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

7,056 mi
Last recorded7,056 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 524K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 7,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,319 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,818 miles

bothside front tyre/s worn close to legal limit.

nerside front brake pipe corroding.

offside front lower arm inner bush braking.

offside front top arm ball joint dust cover braking.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,816 miles

bothside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

nearside rear swing arm very stiff- marginal pass.

offside front outer c.v gaiter seping grease- perishing.

offside front steering gaiter small braking .

Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

nearside rear swing arm very stiff- marginal pass.

offside front outer c.v gaiter seping grease- perishing.

offside front steering gaiter small braking .

Pass 2 May 2012 75,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front tyre inner shoulders wearing thin.

bothside front wheel bearing little rough.

fuel pipe very corroded.

nearside rear swing arm stiff, keeps shock up. do not function properly.

offside front c.v gaiter seping grease.

offside front lower arm ball joint play.

offside front steering gaiter small end braking, should replace.

Pass 13 May 2011 69,968 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 69,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 67,578 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on inside of a pillar has caused a hole but is over 30cm from any perscribed area.

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

no fog lights fitted due to age of car

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 May 2009 61,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 61,889 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 59,295 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 59,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight lift at steering wheel

Pass 16 May 2007 59,262 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 59,260 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 58,796 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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OVW 524K is a 1971 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OVW 524K, 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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OVW 524K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1971.

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