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FBJ 890J

1970 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,744 mi
Last recorded61,744 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBJ 890J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,014 miles

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

suspension bushes perished and spliting

suspension cone boots in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished and spliting

suspension bushes perished and spliting

suspension cone boots in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,007 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,007 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,007 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,176 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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FBJ 890J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FBJ 890J, 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.

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FBJ 890J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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