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WUY 3R

1977 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 3R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,584 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 51,584 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber block (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 51,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WUY 3R is a 1977 Rover Mini in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUY 3R, 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 WUY 3R registered?

WUY 3R is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is WUY 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUY 3R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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