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DTA 218L

1973 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 218L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,785 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 27,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,877 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 25,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front suspension tie bar bushes worn

nearside front inner wheel arch holed by lower door hinge

nearside outer sill holed out of prescribed area

offside outer sill holed outside of prescribed area

rear subframe mount bushes worn

upper steering column bush worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,239 miles

engine tick over a little fast

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside sill front closing panel rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,226 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine tick over a little fast

nearside sill front closing panel rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,438 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floor rusty nearside front

Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,438 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floor rusty nearside front

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,422 miles

see first vt32

Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front of nearside sill is holed

offside front inner wheel arch holed

Pass 10 May 2006 20,495 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 20,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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DTA 218L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTA 218L, 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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DTA 218L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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