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UHL 733

1961 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,071 mi
Last recorded59,071 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Rover Mini46,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHL 733
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 59,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,024 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

extensive underseal to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

extensive underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,909 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,731 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,495 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,495 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,495 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 53,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,410 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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UHL 733 is a 1961 Rover Mini in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1961 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 46,601 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 UHL 733, 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 65 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHL 733 registered?

UHL 733 is a 1961 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1961.

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