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HWS 685N

1975 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,885 mi
Last recorded17,885 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Rover Mini52,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWS 685N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,885 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 17,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 16,986 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,531 miles

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

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

slight movement steering rack mounting

slight play top steering column

Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front upper suspention arm joint gators split

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2009 13,142 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front upper suspention arm joint gators split

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,126 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,042 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 17 Jul 2007 13,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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HWS 685N is a 1975 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HWS 685N, 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 HWS 685N registered?

HWS 685N is a 1975 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 June 1975.

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