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FOR 494K

1972 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,107 mi
Last recorded26,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 494K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 26,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,986 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,723 miles

Offside front tyre has minor deterioration of side wall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 25,716 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre has minor deterioration of side wall

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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FOR 494K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FOR 494K, 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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What year was FOR 494K registered?

FOR 494K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is FOR 494K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 494K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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