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NCF 397M

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,779 mi
Last recorded37,779 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 397M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 37,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 37,346 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 37,168 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,558 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 36,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise drivers seat belt latch

Pass 1 May 2014 36,513 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,238 miles

Oil leak

off side front floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,155 miles

off side front floor pan slightly corroded

oil leak

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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NCF 397M is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCF 397M, 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

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What year was NCF 397M registered?

NCF 397M is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is NCF 397M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 397M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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