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TWP 779L

1973 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,666 mi
Last recorded43,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWP 779L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 43,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 43,524 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,524 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2010
Pass 1 May 2008
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,201 miles

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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TWP 779L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 TWP 779L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TWP 779L?

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What year was TWP 779L registered?

TWP 779L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is TWP 779L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWP 779L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TWP 779L have outstanding finance?

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