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WLS 271R

1976 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,128 mi
Last recorded61,128 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover Mini52,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLS 271R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 61,128 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel line changing

Fail 14 May 2018 61,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel line changing

Slight corrosion to N/S/ floor pan area

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,190 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 59,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,579 miles

O/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,535 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 59,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,458 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres perishing

N/S/F brake pioe showing corrosion

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

Rear fuel pipes showing corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres perishing

N/S/F brake pioe showing corrosion

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

Rear fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,124 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,124 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,019 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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WLS 271R is a 1976 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,452 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 WLS 271R, 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 50 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLS 271R registered?

WLS 271R is a 1976 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is WLS 271R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLS 271R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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