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HOP 614L

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,140 mi
Last recorded53,140 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOP 614L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 53,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 45,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 38,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 23,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 18,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 13,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 9,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 1,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 5 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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HOP 614L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 HOP 614L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOP 614L?

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What year was HOP 614L registered?

HOP 614L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 June 1973.

Is HOP 614L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOP 614L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOP 614L have outstanding finance?

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