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WJG 408J

1971 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,573 mi
Last recorded15,573 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJG 408J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,573 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside, tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside+nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,568 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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WJG 408J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WJG 408J, 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.

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What year was WJG 408J registered?

WJG 408J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is WJG 408J safe to buy?

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