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VTV 587J

1970 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,833 mi
Last recorded5,833 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 587J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 5,833 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack/track rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank vent pipe is deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 5,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 5,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 5,715 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 5,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 5,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 5,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 5,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,612 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in nearside rack end

Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,488 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 7 May 2010 5,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 3,438 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VTV 587J is a 1970 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTV 587J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTV 587J registered?

VTV 587J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is VTV 587J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTV 587J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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