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URR 103S

1977 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURR 103S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 99,999 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,542 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both rear shocker bushes cracked/worn

front panel around subframe mount corroded/weak

nearside front wing corroded

offside door hinge worn

rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 May 2015 99,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear shocker bushes cracked/worn

front panel around subframe mount corroded/weak

nearside front wing corroded

offside door hinge worn

rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2010 99,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Battery insecure

no fog light fitted [1980 on]

no rear s/belts [1986 on]

play in steering at o/s

rear shock absorber bushes perished

underside corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 98,948 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 98,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 May 2008 98,578 miles

vehicle only just passed handbrake efficiency on re test

Fail 21 May 2008 98,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

drivers seat will not lock down

passenger door very stiff to open from the inside and outside

Pass 23 Apr 2007

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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URR 103S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,649 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 URR 103S, 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 49 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URR 103S registered?

URR 103S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 September 1977.

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