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XNT 749

1961 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,491 mi
Last recorded92,491 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1961 Rover Mini46,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 749
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,491 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,322 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,322 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 88,580 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 88,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement at steering wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,763 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust cotton real split

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,477 miles

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint play.

nearside front top arm ball joint dust cover partialy insecure.

number plate holder partialy insecure.

offside rear wheel bearing noise marginal pass should replace.

parking brake should be adjusted.

wiper blade smearing screen -should replace.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,432 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 75,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside rear trailing /torsion arm bush play.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,524 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XNT 749 is a 1961 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1961 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 46,601 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 XNT 749, 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 65 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XNT 749 registered?

XNT 749 is a 1961 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 July 1961.

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