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TWK 981J

1970 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWK 981J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,423 miles

Battery box heavilly corrodedand weakened.

Inner front wings missing could become a problem in wet weather.

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,421 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery box heavilly corrodedand weakened.

Front suspension doesn't appear to move when weight of vehicle applied.

Inner front wings missing could become a problem in wet weather.

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,018 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 83,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,239 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,971 miles

both CV boots leaking grease

offside front tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both CV boots leaking grease

offside front tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both drive shaft Inner joints are not fixed in differential

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,425 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 72,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wheel alignment incorrect

steering column lower bush worn

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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TWK 981J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 TWK 981J, 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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TWK 981J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1970.

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