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FMH 529J

1970 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,570 mi
Last recorded43,570 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMH 529J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Hole in Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,545 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,477 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 43,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,467 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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FMH 529J is a 1970 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FMH 529J, 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

How do I check the history of FMH 529J?

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What year was FMH 529J registered?

FMH 529J is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is FMH 529J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMH 529J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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