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SLM 551L

1971 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLM 551L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,413 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 63,288 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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SLM 551L is a 1971 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLM 551L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLM 551L registered?

SLM 551L is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SLM 551L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLM 551L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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