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SRU 443H

1970 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,502 mi
Last recorded4,502 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 443H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 4,502 miles

play in nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 22 Sep 2018 4,493 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,041 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door securing catch stiff

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)

all underside of vehicle, prescribed areas & inner wheel arches covered in underseal

both rear road wheels slightly rough when rotated

engine oily

steering rack oily

Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & centre (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door securing catch stiff

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)

all underside of vehicle, prescribed areas & inner wheel arches covered in underseal

both rear road wheels slightly rough when rotated

engine oily

steering rack oily

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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SRU 443H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 SRU 443H, 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 56 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 SRU 443H registered?

SRU 443H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is SRU 443H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 443H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRU 443H have outstanding finance?

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