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BVJ 604L

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,725 mi
Last recorded40,725 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 604L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,844 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,365 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 39,358 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,836 miles

underside of car sprayed with waxoil

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,593 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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BVJ 604L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BVJ 604L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVJ 604L registered?

BVJ 604L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is BVJ 604L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVJ 604L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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