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GMA 970K

1972 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,715 mi
Last recorded46,715 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMA 970K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 46,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,401 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,470 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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GMA 970K is a 1972 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GMA 970K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMA 970K registered?

GMA 970K is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is GMA 970K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMA 970K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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