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GON 74N

1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,525 mi
Last recorded3,525 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGON 74N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 3,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 2,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 2,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 2,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 2,563 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 2,548 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 2,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight over steer on lock to lock

Pass 25 Feb 2010 2,345 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 1,954 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 1,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,520 miles

20per cent front brake imbalance

both track rod end gaiters perished

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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GON 74N is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 GON 74N, 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 52 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GON 74N registered?

GON 74N is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1974.

Is GON 74N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GON 74N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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