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WLA 802S

1977 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,826 mi
Last recorded37,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLA 802S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,826 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 37,826 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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WLA 802S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WLA 802S, 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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What year was WLA 802S registered?

WLA 802S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is WLA 802S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLA 802S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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