1971 Rover MINI 0.8L Petrol · GAB 965J
1971 Rover MINI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1971. Recorded mileage 4,235 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GAB 965J Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 4,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GAB 965J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Rover Mini (GAB 965J) between May 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (3.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
GAB 965J Mileage History
- 06/05/20264,231 mi
- 22/06/20264,232 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/20264,235 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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