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EKX 285K

1972 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,360 mi
Last recorded22,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 285K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 22,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,272 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 22,272 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam images poor

n/s indicators flashing slightly slowly

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

rear silencer mounting insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 21,917 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam images poor

n/s indicators flashing slightly slowly

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

rear silencer mounting insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 19,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2011 18,847 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 18,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,870 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,397 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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EKX 285K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKX 285K, 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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EKX 285K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 1972.

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