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VEL 370J

1971 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,741 mi
Last recorded6,741 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 370J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 6,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 6,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 5,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2009 1,931 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 1,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VEL 370J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEL 370J, 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

How do I check the history of VEL 370J?

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What year was VEL 370J registered?

VEL 370J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is VEL 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEL 370J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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