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WTU 603J

1971 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTU 603J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,012 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,824 miles

Offside Front Upper bump stop mising

0il leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

0il leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper bump stop mising

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,820 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' aerial (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone ball boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,731 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/f floor but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,570 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 83,570 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2009 83,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 83,428 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2007 83,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 83,346 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WTU 603J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WTU 603J, 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 WTU 603J registered?

WTU 603J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1971.

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