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WMA 272R

1977 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,248 mi
Last recorded64,248 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMA 272R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 64,248 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 64,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,250 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,247 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,036 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,030 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,474 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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WMA 272R is a 1977 Rover Mini in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WMA 272R, 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 WMA 272R registered?

WMA 272R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1977.

Is WMA 272R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMA 272R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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