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DPA 85H

1970 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,507 mi
Last recorded43,507 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPA 85H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2015 43,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,147 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 43,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,700 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 42,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,205 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 42,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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DPA 85H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 DPA 85H, 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 56 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 DPA 85H registered?

DPA 85H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is DPA 85H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPA 85H shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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