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NOM 536M

1974 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOM 536M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017
Fail 9 Aug 2017 6 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 6 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak from steering rack gaiters

Fail 11 Aug 2016 6 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak from steering rack gaiters

Pass 11 Sep 2015 5 miles

slight movement inner rack joints

Fail 3 Sep 2015 5 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

slight movement inner rack joints

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,735 miles

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

Fail 11 Aug 2014 31,730 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,657 miles

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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NOM 536M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 NOM 536M, 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 52 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 NOM 536M registered?

NOM 536M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is NOM 536M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOM 536M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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