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FFD 912K

1972 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,466 mi
Last recorded7,466 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFD 912K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 7,466 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2024 6,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 6,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 4,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 1,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 1,848 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))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive remote filter inside inner wing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 3 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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FFD 912K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FFD 912K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFD 912K registered?

FFD 912K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is FFD 912K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFD 912K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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