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HLA 137N

1975 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,349 mi
Last recorded71,349 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLA 137N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 71,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front stabiliser arm bushes perished

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes perished

Pass 6 May 2014 70,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,363 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 70,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,864 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,775 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 68,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,446 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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HLA 137N is a 1975 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HLA 137N, 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 HLA 137N registered?

HLA 137N is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is HLA 137N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLA 137N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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