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GFL 752N

1975 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 752N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,126 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security X member/valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security X member/valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,864 miles

body work condition

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2018 52,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective tempory fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to subframe mount and rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body work condition

nsr number plate light inop

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mtg under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condition of bodywork

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,600 miles

corrosion on front and rear subframes

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f floors

corrosion on o/s/f wing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,537 miles

corrosion on front & rear subframes

repair to front subframe borderline

repairs & heavy underseal to all floors

wear in ball joints

wear in steering coloumn bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on front & rear subframes

repair to front subframe borderline

repairs & heavy underseal to all floors

wear in ball joints

wear in steering coloumn bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2015 49,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and heavy underseal on rear sub frame

corrosion and repair to front sub frame BORDERLINE

heavy underseal on all floors

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,253 miles

All floor has been under sealed.

Steering coloumn has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2015 49,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All floor has been under sealed.

Steering coloumn has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,495 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 49,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,042 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,506 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 45,879 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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GFL 752N is a 1975 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,652 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 GFL 752N, 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 51 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFL 752N is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 January 1975.

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