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PTU 34P

1976 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,843 mi
Last recorded45,843 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 34P
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 39,130 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 33,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,748 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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PTU 34P is a 1976 Rover Mini in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTU 34P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTU 34P registered?

PTU 34P is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1976.

Is PTU 34P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 34P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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