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FRC 38J

1971 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 38J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,858 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 68,847 miles

Electrical wiring insecure various under the bonnet (1.9.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired n/s/f dust cover insecure (2.4.A.2)

Fuel pipe insecure insecure at the rear (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure to fuel pump (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective tie bar bolts(no extra thread or lock device) (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting the screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective tie bar (no extra thread or locking device) (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake binding car pushes out of the rollers (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding car pushes out the rollers (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure insecure at the front and fouling steering rack gaiter (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe insecure union has no hose clip (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

no bonnet stay

o/s lower bulkhead flexes whilst steering

various breathers/ servo pipes not connected on the carb or manifold

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,582 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,580 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bulhead firewall incomplete, carburetta is drawing air in from inside cabin of vehicle

O/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 May 2013 64,313 miles

ns mirror missing

Fail 9 May 2013 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns mirror missing

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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FRC 38J is a 1971 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FRC 38J, 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.

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What year was FRC 38J registered?

FRC 38J is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is FRC 38J safe to buy?

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