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STT 78H

1970 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,233 mi
Last recorded52,233 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTT 78H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 52,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 52,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,168 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 52,162 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 51,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 51,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,108 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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STT 78H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 STT 78H, 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.

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STT 78H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1970.

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