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KRL 223L

1973 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRL 223L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,226 miles

Small oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,968 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 88,960 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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KRL 223L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRL 223L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KRL 223L?

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What year was KRL 223L registered?

KRL 223L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is KRL 223L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRL 223L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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