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PUY 552P

1976 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,942 mi
Last recorded42,942 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUY 552P
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,942 miles

Front Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,879 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 41,293 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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PUY 552P is a 1976 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PUY 552P, 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

How do I check the history of PUY 552P?

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What year was PUY 552P registered?

PUY 552P is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is PUY 552P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUY 552P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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