MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is JRD 659L safe to buy?
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