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JRD 659L

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,930 mi
Last recorded69,930 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 659L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 69,930 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside corrosion on door

Fail 3 May 2018 69,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside corrosion on door

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,785 miles

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside door skin corroded and holed

Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,785 miles

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside door skin corroded and holed

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,024 miles

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

both front tyres protruding out side front wheel arches

both outer door skins loose

Fail 16 Feb 2016 15,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under engine battery lead (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose main nut to hub (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut to tie rod (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose main nut to hub (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure washel missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut to tie rod (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure under body (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres protruding out side front wheel arches

both outer door skins loose

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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JRD 659L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JRD 659L, 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 JRD 659L registered?

JRD 659L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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