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UOK 871H

1970 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,012 mi
Last recorded64,012 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOK 871H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,012 miles

play in steering rack

corrosion to under body

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,012 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,012 miles

Both front suspension arms have been modified but appear ok[

Front body/chassis modified to lift up complete non steel unit.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,012 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both front suspension arms have been modified but appear ok[

Front body/chassis modified to lift up complete non steel unit.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,435 miles

vehicle presented with only drivers seat , and seat belt fitted. flasher tell tales interacting with headlamps.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

vehicle presented with only drivers seat , and seat belt fitted. flasher tell tales interacting with headlamps.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,734 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 65,734 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work modified from standared fitment

braking system modified from standard fitment

full harness seat belts fitted

non standard wheels fitted

off side track rod end boot torn

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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UOK 871H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UOK 871H, 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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What year was UOK 871H registered?

UOK 871H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1970.

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