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FHU 285K

1972 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHU 285K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,450 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,450 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,902 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,899 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,856 miles

All under car has been heavily under sealed

Lots of welding repairs to under side of car

Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,785 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,550 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,509 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,045 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,888 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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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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