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FMF 308J

1970 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,056 mi
Last recorded35,056 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMF 308J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 35,046 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,045 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,957 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,957 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FMF 308J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMF 308J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMF 308J registered?

FMF 308J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1970.

Is FMF 308J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMF 308J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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