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BBP 321L

1973 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,053 mi
Last recorded54,053 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 321L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 54,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,004 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 51,999 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,993 miles

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,987 miles

35% imbalanced on front service brake on application

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2014 51,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perish

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Fail 15 May 2014 51,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a stress point

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perish

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a stress point

Pass 13 May 2013 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,947 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,929 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 51,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 51,914 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,813 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,720 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 51,720 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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BBP 321L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 BBP 321L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBP 321L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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