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VBM 264

1971 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,503 mi
Last recorded36,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBM 264
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,503 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 36,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,767 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,767 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to Rear pipe Fowling body (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Chaffing Front Crossmember (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (7.1.2)

Front Braking system leaking Union Bottom Pipe Leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure Bolts Missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking From pot to union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure Lower Balljoint Nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top Mount Loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned Incorrectly Fitted (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top Mount Loose (2.7.2b)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Pipe Mount Missing (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fowling body (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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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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VBM 264 is a 1971 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 VBM 264, 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 55 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBM 264 registered?

VBM 264 is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is VBM 264 safe to buy?

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