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HVP 638N

1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVP 638N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,710 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,716 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

advise left steering rack end slight play

nearside step sill coroded and holed

offside front sill end coroded and holed

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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HVP 638N is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HVP 638N, 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 HVP 638N registered?

HVP 638N is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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