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AFJ 492L

1972 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,809 mi
Last recorded56,809 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 492L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 56,809 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,778 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,659 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,196 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,699 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,680 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f innerdoor frame corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f innerdoor frame corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres cracked on sidewalls cords not visible

internal door frame corroded n/s/f

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,680 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,680 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AFJ 492L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 53,299 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 AFJ 492L, 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 54 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFJ 492L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1972.

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