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CAZ 9231

1973 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 9231
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,297 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front. Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front Outer Gaitors Cracking/Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various Ball Joint Dust Covers. Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,477 miles

Offside Rear foot brake reading low

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around bottom of engine/box and at gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 67,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very little effort recorded on footbrake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around bottom of engine/box and at gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,370 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 42,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,130 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 38,598 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine

Pass 24 Dec 2015 37,011 miles

*Exhaust downpipes signs of damage fouling the drive shaft.*

Front wipers smear.

Inner brake pads worn lower than outer.

Slight blow exhaust down pipe to inter silencer sleeve joint.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 37,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

*Exhaust downpipes signs of damage fouling the drive shaft.*

Front wipers smear.

Imbalance rear brakes.

Inner brake pads worn lower than outer.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight blow exhaust down pipe to inter silencer sleeve joint.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,573 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 35,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,565 miles

Both front seat belts worn

Mark o/s of screen

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Jun 2012 35,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front seat belts worn

Mark o/s of front screen

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,559 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wipers smear // Wiper arm pivots worn

Mark o/s of windscreen // Slight wear/play steering column

N/s/f seat belt fluffing // Drivers seat belt marked and worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak

Front wipers smear // Wiper arm pivots worn

Mark o/s of windscreen // Slight wear/play steering column

N/s/f seat belt fluffing // Drivers seat belt marked and worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,545 miles

both front seat belts fluffing

engine oil leak

front wipers smear

fuel cap seal perish cracked

marks in drivers seat belt

n/s wiper torn // both wiper pivots worn

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2010 35,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front seat belts fluffing

engine oil leak (advise cleaned to inspect)

front wipers smear

marks in drivers seat belt

n/s wiper torn // both front wiper pivots worn // fuel cap seal perish cracked

under body corrosion including subframe and floors

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

underside heavly undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,553 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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CAZ 9231 is a 1973 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CAZ 9231, 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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CAZ 9231 is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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