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BOP 274K

1972 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,999 mi
Last recorded40,999 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 274K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 40,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 40,316 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,068 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,001 miles

Both front headlamp aim images weak

Damp around brake fluid reservoir and union

Front Ball joint dust covers poorly fitting.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Rear Slight noise from rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,674 miles

Dust gaiter on offside track rod end joint is deteriorating. Advise replacement.

Some play in nearside end of steering rack. Advise attention.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,245 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,319 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT REAR

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,319 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT REAR

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

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

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

PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,259 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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BOP 274K is a 1972 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BOP 274K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOP 274K registered?

BOP 274K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is BOP 274K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOP 274K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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