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WLO 770S

1977 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,997 mi
Last recorded74,997 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLO 770S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,950 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

play detected in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,948 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 74,940 miles

Creeking noise from offside rear suspension.

Nearside door mirror missing.

Fail 4 May 2012 74,940 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Creeking noise from offside rear suspension.

Nearside door mirror missing.

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm & tread cracked.

Tyres -Offside & nearside front 2mm & tread cracked.

Pass 24 May 2011 74,922 miles

Front & rear tyres 2mm.Tread cracked.

Fail 20 May 2011 74,922 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front & rear tyres 2mm.Tread cracked.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,922 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 74,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WLO 770S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLO 770S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLO 770S registered?

WLO 770S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 October 1977.

Is WLO 770S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLO 770S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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