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FMX 597J

1971 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMX 597J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,504 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,499 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s track rod end in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2011 81,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,912 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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FMX 597J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 FMX 597J, 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 55 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 FMX 597J?

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What year was FMX 597J registered?

FMX 597J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1971.

Is FMX 597J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMX 597J shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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