MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished rubbers (2.7.4)
Nearside head light, height is set on lower level
Offside Front bulk head corroded adj to heater vent strongly advise welding as is very close to structural mountings and door hinge area
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing outer top cover missing (2.7.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats removed and seat belts ()
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened slightly corroded at body guides (3.5.1b)
Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil may be anti corrosion coating on rear brake load valve itself (3.6.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres have slight misshape across tread
front valance adj to head light mountings corroded
n/s rear bumper corroded if it gets worse will cause sharp edge which is fail
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both slight on inner cables corrosion (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Standard fitment seat belt missing all passinger seats are removed ()
both front tyres have slight tread misshape close to fail
idle speed slightly eratic
rear brake load valve coated in greese
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both slight on inner cables corrosion (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Standard fitment seat belt missing all passinger seats are removed ()
both front tyres have slight tread misshape close to fail
idle speed slightly eratic
rear brake load valve coated in greese
Battery insecure has bunge strap still has exess movement (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe at front of car fouling sub frame (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe leaking rear load valve and pipe joint (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users has no pattern or line (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner floor to sub frame area weld not taken to car body (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both push button in dashboard loose (8.2.3)
Front Braking system leaking front to rear pipe at joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear hand brake dust boots both split (3.5.1e)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished close to fail (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing also shaft is corroded is dry at time of test (2.7.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seat , has only drivers seat ()
both front tyres have tread misshape close to fail
clutch pipe leaking
has water leak from engine
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
All under car has been heavily under sealed
Lots of welding repairs to under side of car
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
n/s/r corrsion behind bumper
slight front brake imbalence
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
n/s/r corrsion behind bumper
slight front brake imbalence
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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FHU 285K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 FHU 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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FHU 285K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1972.
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