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FKX 908K

1972 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKX 908K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,857 miles

Central Rear No shield between exhaust and fuel pump and fuel lines

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper control arm inner ball joist dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 84,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper control arm inner joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear No shield between exhaust and fuel pump and fuel lines

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper control arm inner ball joist dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,828 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 83,585 miles

minor stone chips in the windscreen which dont affect the view of the road.

Fail 21 May 2020 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

minor stone chips in the windscreen which dont affect the view of the road.

Pass 17 May 2019 83,557 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 83,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2018 83,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 830,464 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 830,462 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre is starting to perrish and crack around the wheel rim advise to change asap .

o/s/f indicator lens has water ingress .

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,504 miles

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

advise oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,908 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,696 miles

advise different size wheels fitted to front and rear axles

advise indicators flashing slowly

advise oil leak

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,226 miles

advise both headlamps poor pattern

advise coolant leak from radiator

advise oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 3 Dec 2007 81,209 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front tyres worn

advise both headlamps poor pattern and low

advise coolant leak from radiator

advise oil leak from rear of engine

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

advise slight play in o/s lower swivel joint

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,882 miles

advise front and rear axles have different sized wheels

Fail 21 Nov 2006 78,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FKX 908K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FKX 908K, 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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FKX 908K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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