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WGE 52R

1977 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGE 52R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,149 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,123 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,123 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination BOTH (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,947 miles

battery cable insecure

play in bottom column bush

Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,946 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

battery cable insecure

play in bottom column bush

Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,928 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

electric cable loose on floor pan

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

handbrake cables rusty

heavy corrosion on floor panels

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,793 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2009 46,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,858 miles

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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WGE 52R is a 1977 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGE 52R, 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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WGE 52R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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