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HBP 514N

1975 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,357 mi
Last recorded42,357 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBP 514N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,357 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre deterating

offside front tyre deterating

Pass 15 May 2012 41,885 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 41,661 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 41,661 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

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

n/s/f outter sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f seatbelt retaining ratchet inop

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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HBP 514N is a 1975 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HBP 514N, 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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What year was HBP 514N registered?

HBP 514N is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1975.

Is HBP 514N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBP 514N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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