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XOE 942J

1971 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,257 mi
Last recorded78,257 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOE 942J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,257 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,609 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis suspect trumpet not seating properly after repair (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe into wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings adjacent to subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,219 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,100 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,479 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 74,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,631 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,617 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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XOE 942J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XOE 942J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XOE 942J registered?

XOE 942J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is XOE 942J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOE 942J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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