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FAE 62K

1972 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 62K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 10,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,290 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 71,276 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 69,236 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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FAE 62K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAE 62K, 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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What year was FAE 62K registered?

FAE 62K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1972.

Is FAE 62K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAE 62K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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