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NOR 857L

1973 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOR 857L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Racing harness fitted

Vehicle is protected in underseal

Fail 9 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Racing harness fitted

Vehicle is protected in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2016 380 miles

ADVISE slight corrsion on front near side inner wheel arch .

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 163 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front under arch holed but not in pre scribed area

Fail 15 Jan 2015

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front under arch holed but not in pre scribed area

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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NOR 857L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Cream with a 1,300cc 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 NOR 857L, 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 NOR 857L registered?

NOR 857L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is NOR 857L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOR 857L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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