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VUP 677L

1972 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,739 mi
Last recorded85,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUP 677L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,739 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,568 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,180 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,164 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 82,142 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,161 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 77,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 77,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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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VUP 677L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 53,299 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 VUP 677L, 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 54 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 VUP 677L?

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What year was VUP 677L registered?

VUP 677L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VUP 677L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUP 677L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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