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NKG 511M

1973 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,304 mi
Last recorded32,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKG 511M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,304 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Floor not fully secure corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake low reading

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,632 miles

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

some of body areas has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 31,628 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valence and upper grill panel corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,541 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 31,541 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

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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NKG 511M is a 1973 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKG 511M, 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 NKG 511M registered?

NKG 511M is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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