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DFN 227K

1972 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,365 mi
Last recorded32,365 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 227K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 32,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 32,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,326 miles

Battery insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside outer body sill.

Fail 16 May 2011 32,309 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside outer body sill.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,115 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 25,689 miles

both offside tyres just in legal requirement

Fail 15 May 2009 25,688 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both offside tyres just in legal requirement

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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DFN 227K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DFN 227K, 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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DFN 227K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 July 1972.

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