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XWM 755M

1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,780 mi
Last recorded17,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWM 755M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,780 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,764 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 17,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 17,600 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,761 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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XWM 755M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 XWM 755M, 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 52 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 XWM 755M registered?

XWM 755M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XWM 755M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWM 755M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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