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RTA 206R

1976 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,934 mi
Last recorded31,934 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 206R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 31,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,854 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 28,825 miles

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

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

All tyres have some surface cracking none considered RFR at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,759 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight rock o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2015 28,759 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight rock o/s rear wheel bearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,451 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,451 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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RTA 206R is a 1976 Rover Mini in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RTA 206R, 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 RTA 206R registered?

RTA 206R is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1976.

Is RTA 206R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTA 206R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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