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JDP 668L

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,633 mi
Last recorded7,633 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 668L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 7,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 7,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 3,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 3,541 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 1,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 1,732 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 8 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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JDP 668L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 JDP 668L, 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.

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What year was JDP 668L registered?

JDP 668L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is JDP 668L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDP 668L 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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